| Aβ | amyloid-beta |
| AMPK | AMP-activated protein kinase |
| AP-1 | activator protein 1 |
| BCE | before current era |
| COX | cyclooxygenase |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| EFSA | European Food Safety Authority |
| EU | European Union |
| EVOO | extra-virgin olive oil |
| FAAH | fatty acid amide hydrolase |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| iNOS | inducible nitric oxide synthase |
| IOC | International Olive Council |
| Keap1 | Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 |
| L-DOPA | L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LOPs | lipid oxidation products |
| LOX | lipoxygenase |
| MAO | monoamine oxidase |
| MD | Mediterranean diet |
| mTOR | mammalian target of rapamycin |
| MUFAs | monounsaturated fatty acids |
| NF-kB | nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells |
| Nrf2/ARE | nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OLC | oleocanthal |
| OO | olive oil |
| PUFAs | polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| RNS | reactive nitrogen species |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| SIRT | sirtuins |
| SFAs | saturated fatty acids |
| TFAs | trans-fatty acids |
| VLDL | very-low-density lipoprotein |
| VOO | virgin olive oil |
| WHO | World Health Organization |