Olive Leaf

Nutrition:

Olive leaf contains a nutrient called oleuropein which is thought to have great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Originating from the Mediterranean, olive oil, leaves and fruit are a key component of the Mediterranean diet. It is believed that this diet is linked to a decrease in chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease.

Other therapeutic properties of olive leaf include protecting the digestive system, protecting the nervous system, antimicrobial and anticancer. These properties mean that it could help with weight loss and heart health.

Health Benefits:

Heart Health

Olive leaf can benefit the heart in multiple way, including reducing and preventing high blood pressure. One study showed that people with stage 1 hypertension (high blood pressure) saw a significant drop in blood pressure after eight weeks of consuming 500mg a twice a day.

Another way olive leaf extract can have a positive impact on the heart is on atherosclerosis, the highest risk factor for heart disease. Olive leaf is able to fight one of the earliest stages of atherosclerosis (endothelial dysfunction) by increasing the production of nitric oxide which helps to relax the blood vessels.

May aid in the control of diabetes

Research into the effects of olive leaf extract on type 2 diabetes has found that it may improve insulin secretion in cells. In one particular study, research found that the olive leaf lowered insulin resistance by an average of 15% and increased the productivity of the pancreas’ beta cells -which produce insulin- by 28%. The polyphenols in this leaf have an important role in delaying the production of sugar, which cause inflammatory diseases such as diabetes

Supports the immune system

Olive leaves have been traditionally used to support the immune system as it has five times the antioxidant power of the equivalent amount of vitamin C. It has been used to treat symptoms of coughs, colds and flu for centuries.

The anti-viral properties of olive leaf have been shown to effectively fight against a number of disease causing microbes. In laboratory testing, it has effectively fought herpes, mononucleosis and rotavirus.

Typical Uses:

We suggest a dosage of 1-2 capsules a day of our Olive Leaf Extract to be taken with food. Olive leaf can also be made into a tea.

Sources:

https://www.academia.edu/4070163/Olive_Olea_europaea_leaf_
extract_effective_in_patients_with_stage1_hypertension_
Comparison_with_Captopril

https://www.ffhdj.com/index.php/ffhd/article/view/114/237

https://www.mdpi.com/2218-0532/78/2/133