A 122-year-old Grandmother Reveals Health Secrets At Twilight Age, She Routinely Consumptions This Oil

JAKARTA - The record for the oldest person in the world is held by Jeanne Calment of France, who lived an extraordinary life of up to 122 years 164 days. He lived from 1875 to 1997. According to Guinness World Records, he was born and spent the last years of his life in a nursing home in Arles, France.

Reported by VOI from the Mirror.co.uk page on Wednesday, February 12, his life crossed two world wars, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and he even witnessed the construction of the Eiffel Tower. The candidate claims that he met Vincent Van Gogh in 1888, when the artist bought a pencil at his father's shop. This story makes sense, given Van Gogh painting his famous work of Sunflowers in Arles.

The candidate lived a full life and died on August 4, 1997, exceeding the age of most of his family members. Although he doesn't really pay attention to his health, he maintains a diverse diet and remains active throughout his life.

A video from 1995 shows Calment, who was hearing impaired and almost blind at the time, revealing he was forced to quit his daily habits consisting of two cigarettes and a glass of ports before eating. Even so, he still enjoys chocolate and is looking forward to more birthdays.

He attributed the length of life to the consumption of olive oil and chocolate. He stopped smoking at the age of 120. The candidate also mentioned that an active lifestyle and maintaining calm plays an important role in his long life. At the age of 85, he started practicing fencing and continued cycling until the age of 100 years.

Although chocolate may not be the best choice for health, olive oil clearly has tremendous benefits. Known for its protective properties against chronic diseases such as heart disease, olive oil is an important part of the Mediterranean diet. This diet is associated with improving the quality of life, prolongation, and decreasing mortality rates.

- Rich in single unsaturated fat and antioxidants.

- Potential to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

- Supporting brain health.

- Beneficial to managing body composition.

- Protecting the body from chronic diseases.

Single unsaturated fats that are good for the heart can reduce the risk of heart problems, including heart attacks and strokes. This fat also helps manage cholesterol levels by lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL (good cholesterol).

Research shows a diet rich in single unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) can help reduce the central body fat and increase insulin sensitivity. The buildup of central fat is closely related to obesity-related health problems, such as insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as oleocantal and oleacein which help fight inflammation in the body. Inflammation is believed to play an important role in various chronic health conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Some studies have shown that olive oil can protect against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease thanks to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, especially oleic acid. Research shows that these substances can help reduce inflammation and lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a major marker of inflammation.

A study in 2015 found that individuals are older and follow a Mediterranean diet equipped with olive oil or nuts showing an increase in cognitive function than they follow a low-fat diet.

Olive oil is a staple in the diet of several healthy communities in the world and is generally considered a good choice for many people. However, there are reports of allergic cases related to olive tree juice powder, not oil itself.

When adding olive oil on a diet, you should choose extra virgin olive oil because it is not processed and retains more useful compounds. Due to calorie-intensive olive oil, non-excessive use is highly recommended. Use it as a substitute for other fats in food.

If you plan to change your diet significantly, you should consult a doctor first, especially if you have certain health conditions or are undergoing treatment. This is important to ensure that changes made do not pose a risk to health. Remember, genetic factors can also affect a person's longevity.

In addition, Jiroemon Kimura holds a record as the oldest recorded man, aged 116 years 54 days. He was born in Japan in 1897 and died in 2013.

Inah Canabarro Lucas is recognized as the oldest living person in February 2025, celebrating the age of 116 years 237 days. He was born in Brazil in 1908.

Jo Marijuh Marinho Neto, also from Brazil, is the oldest living man in February 2025, aged 112 years 118 days. He was born in 1912.

Lucile Randon, known asuna, is a French aunt who underwent two world wars, the 1918 flu pandemic, and even survived Covid-19. He lived to the age of 118.

Sarah Knauss is listed in Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world. Born in 1880, she lived up to 119 years of age before she died.