Liquid Clarity: Comparing Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil for Parkinson’s Support

 

AI-Powered Pantry Pivots for Neuroprotection

AI-powered pantry pivots for neuroprotection, legacy care, and audit-ready clarity — from olive oil to coconut oil.

Introduction: From Microplastics to Mission

It started with coffee. Or more precisely—with the discovery that many of us carry a credit card's worth of microplastics inside our bodies. That revelation hit hard. Then I read that these plastics are being found in artery blockages, especially near the heart. And in brain tissue. And in the very proteins linked to Parkinson's disease.

That's when my pantry became a mission.

For seven years, coconut oil was our go-to. We used it daily, believing it would protect my husband's brain from Lewy body dementia and support his mobility. Olive oil? That was for cooking—trusted, but not central to our neuroprotective plan.

Then came the pivot. We were already upgrading our coffee setup to reduce plastic exposure. Gundry's olive oil method caught my eye, but the price—nearly $70 a bottle—wasn't sustainable. I didn't want a double budget whammy.

So we made a strategic choice: Terra Delyssa from Costco. It's organic, single-origin, and glass-bottled. Not the highest in polyphenols, but clean and affordable. A stopgap until our next order of high-phenolic oils. If I were starting fresh, I'd go straight to the best—especially those packed in tin cans for purity and shelf life.

🧠 Chart 1: Neuroprotective EVOOs — Polyphenols, Packaging, and Price

Brand/Product	Polyphenols (mg/kg)	Packaging	Price/Oz	Single-Origin
P.J. Kabos Family Reserve	1000+	Glass	$2.30	✅
The Governor EVOO	~1000+	Glass	$2.95	✅
Desert Miracle EVOO	~800–900	Glass	$2.93	✅
Olivea Premium Organic	~800–900	Glass	$1.71	✅
Atlas Olive Oil	~700–900	Glass/Tin	$2.88	✅
Ellora Farms	~700–800	Tin	$1.59	✅
Papa Vince Sicilian EVOO	~600–700	Glass	$2.36	✅
High Mountain Organic EVOO	~500–600	Glass	$1.77	✅
Terra Delyssa (Costco)	~300–400	Glass	$0.50	✅

🧠 Chart 2: Sourcing Integrity — Origin, Testing, and Certification

Brand/Product	Origin	Tested For	Certified
P.J. Kabos Family Reserve	Greece	Polyphenols, heavy metals	✅ USDA Organic
The Governor EVOO	Greece (Corfu)	Polyphenols, purity	✅ Organic
Desert Miracle EVOO	Morocco	Polyphenols, microplastics	✅ Organic
Olivea Premium Organic	Greece	Polyphenols	✅ USDA Organic
Atlas Olive Oil	Morocco (Atlas)	Phthalates, polyphenols	✅ USDA Organic
Ellora Farms	Greece (Crete)	Phthalate-free, polyphenols	✅ PDO Certified
Papa Vince Sicilian EVOO	Italy (Sicily)	Polyphenols, purity	✅ Organic
High Mountain Organic EVOO	Greece	Polyphenols	✅ USDA Organic
Terra Delyssa (Costco)	Tunisia	Pesticides, heavy metals	✅ USDA Organic

🧠 Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil: Forensic Comparison

Feature	Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)	Coconut Oil
Key Compounds	Polyphenols, monounsaturated fats	MCTs, saturated fats
Brain Detox Support	✅ Supports autophagy, reduces oxidative stress	⚠️ Limited evidence
Myelin Sheath Protection	✅ Oleic acid + polyphenols	✅ MCTs may fuel neurons
Neuroinflammation	✅ Oleocanthal mimics ibuprofen	⚠️ Mild anti-inflammatory effects
Cognition & Dementia	✅ Linked to lower dementia mortality	⚠️ Anecdotal support

🧪 Dosage & Safety Logic

Oil Type	Suggested Dose	Notes
EVOO	1–2 tbsp/day (up to 4 tbsp)	Best raw; start slow
Coconut Oil	1–3 tbsp/day (up to 6 tbsp)	May raise LDL; high doses can cause nausea

🧠 Final Thoughts: Building a Legacy Pantry

This isn't just about oil—it's about legacy.

It's about passing down more than recipes. It's about handing your kids and grandkids a pantry that protects them. A pantry that teaches them how to audit, how to question, how to choose clarity over convenience. It's about defending the brain first—but not forgetting the heart, the gut, the whole system.

We're not chasing trends anymore. We're chasing truth. And today, we have just ordered P.J. KABOS 2025 Gold Award Winner, Very High Phenolic (750+ mg/kg), USDA Organic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Kosher, Greece, Cold Extracted, 16.9oz, "Family Reserve Organic - Robust!" We will let you know how it goes.

Celebrating neuroprotective choices: Daily olive oil for brain health and legacy wellness

🧠🔗 Sources: How Olive Oil Helps

• Olive Wellness Institute: Neuroprotective Effects of Olive Phenolics
• High Phenolic: The Neuroprotective Potential of Olive Oil Polyphenols
• RSC Publishing: Virgin Olive Oil and the Gut–Brain Axis
• Parkinson's News Today: Tyrosol May Be Beneficial Against Parkinson's
• Olive Oil Times: Phenolic Compound in EVOO May Help Parkinson's
• Verywell Health: Olive Oil and Heart Health
• Healthline: 11 Proven Benefits of Olive Oil
• Cleveland Clinic: Benefits of Olive Oil

For a deeper dive into how these pantry pivots support long-term neuroprotection and legacy care, read Susan's companion article on Alrady.blogspot.com.