Description
The active ingredient in olive leaf capsule extract is called oleuropein. Oleuropein is a polyphenolic fraction derived from the fruit, leaves, bark and roots of the olive tree, which help make it strongly resistant to damage from insects and other factors. Oleuropein is known as an iridoid, a type of plant chemical found throughout the olive tree and in olive oil.
When enzymes in the body metabolize oleuropein it provides substantial health promoting benefits, such as helping the body battle viruses, bacteria, and fungi, supporting healthy cell replacement.
Within Oleuropein is a chemical agent called elenolic acid, which has been shown to assist the body’s immune defense. Research studies have found that elenolic acid helps the body to balance levels of friendly bacteria and support the immune system.
The energy-boosting benefits of olive leaf extract are believed to be the result of its ability to help fend off fungi, which overtax the immune system, and yeast overgrowth (such as Candida albicans), which cause fatigue.
The Olive leaf capsule contains extract that provides nutritional support for detoxification at the cellular level, when the body is under stress. It has been shown to protect RNA structure.
Like the polyphenolic component of red wine, resveratrol, oleuropein imparts some important antioxidant benefits that may help prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and support healthy heart function. The oxidation of LDL cholesterol—the so-called “bad” cholesterol—can severely damage the walls of arteries. Along with resveratrol, oleuropein is high on the list of beneficial components of the acclaimed Mediterranean Diet (which includes olive oil), believed to be responsible for the reduced incidence of heart disease in those who habitually partake in the Diet.
| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size: 1 Capsule | ||
| Servings Per Container: 60 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Olive Leaf Extract (standardized to contain 15% oleuropein) (Oleo europaea) | 500 mg | † |
| †Daily Value not established | ||
Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-3 capsules daily preferably with meals or 1 capsule every 4-6 hours during times of illness.
Each bottle contains 60 capsules.
Contains No: Dairy, egg, soy, wheat, gluten, corn, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts.
Contraindications: May cause headache, nausea, or flu-like symptoms in certain individuals with significant microbial burden. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Drug Interactions: None known.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
