Iron-rich water cures unripe green olives to black. Many grocery stores carry this food industry process.
Black olives can hurt guinea pigs. They’re high in sodium and fat. Oleuropein in black olives can cause kidney disease and internal bleeding in guinea pigs.
Vitamin C and other nutrient-rich meals are best for guinea pigs. Black olives do not provide enough vitamin C for guinea pigs, who need 10-30mg daily. Instead, give your guinea pig vitamin C-rich bell peppers, kale, and cherries.
Overall, guinea pigs should not be fed olives. Olives may be good for guinea pigs, but it’s best to stick to safe, nutritious foods. I always study new foods before feeding my guinea pigs. I keep my guinea pigs happy and healthy by emphasizing health and nutrition.
High Fat and Sodium Content
Olives are high in sodium and monounsaturated fat. Limiting salt intake is important because this electrolyte mineral can harm your body.
Sodium can be added to food or eaten naturally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily.
Diabetes, heart, and kidney patients should be cautious. Pregnant and nursing women should also limit sodium intake.
Total phenolic compounds in green, turning color, and black table olives (12) showed: luteolin (0*5-27*5 mg/100 g flesh), luteolin-7-O-glucoside (0*26(17)-2*8 mg/100 g fresh weight), verbascoside (1*13-75*6 mg/100g dry weight), apigenin (2*3), and rutin (2*05). All phenols are antimicrobial.
Lack of Essential Nutrients
Due to their antioxidants, olives are one of the world’s most popular fruits.
Avocados contain healthy fats that lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. These monounsaturated lipids reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues.
Olives are rich in vitamin E, iron, potassium, and copper. They also have low sodium.
The processing affects phenolic compounds and table olive nutrition. Black olives have 31*65 to 171 mg of caffeic acid per 100 grams, while green and turning olives have 37 to 150 mg (28,30).
Pits or Stones
Guinea pigs should avoid black olives due to their high fat and sodium content. They also contain oleuropein, which is toxic to guinea pigs and can cause digestive and other health issues.
Guinea pigs can eat olive tree skin and leaves, but not pits! Bacteria in these pits can make your pet very sick.
Apricots are a summertime treat for your piggies if the pits are removed. Apricots also contain fiber and vitamins A and C.
Like citrus fruits, too much can harm your guinea pig herd. Limit their food intake and clean fruits to keep them happy before feeding them.
Oleuropein
Guinea pigs that eat processed black olives may consume oleuropein, a toxic phenolic compound in their skin, flesh, seeds, and leaves. Olive skin, flesh, seeds, and leaves contain this compound.
Vitamin E protects blood vessel walls as a powerful antioxidant. Antibacterial properties may also prevent viral infections.
Supplements, teas, and creams contain this nutrient. However, pills, capsules, and tinctures are the best way to get this beneficial molecule.
Oleuropein increases nitric oxide production in mouse macrophages. This boost protects them from endotoxins from gram-negative bacteria.
