Reviving Tradition: The Olive Oil Revolution Fueling Soccer Stars

Soccer players across the globe are turning to an unconventional performance booster: early-harvest olive oil from Cyprus, famed for its potent polyphenols. This unique elixir, promoted by former FIFA agent Nick Schizas and soil engineer Nicolas Netien, is claimed to enhance athlete recovery and stamina.

The oil's high polyphenol content is credited to the early picking of olives, producing a peppery liquid that burns the throat but promises significant health benefits. The innovation has caught the attention of sports teams, including England's Premier League and cyclists in the Tour de France.

Upcoming clinical studies by Cypriot universities aim to solidify the oil's reputation as a performance enhancer. Meanwhile, the traditional Mediterranean practice of early oil production finds new life, with Schizas and Netien delivering their product in oxidation-resistant, seaweed-based pods under the Oleaphen brand.

(With inputs from agencies.)