Olive Leaf Extract

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Douglas Laboratories Olive Leaf Extract Support for Microbial Balance and Cardiovascular Health Olive Leaf Extract capsules contain phenolic compounds, such as oleuropein, oleurope oside, and hydroxytyrosol, that have been shown to have microbial supportive properties, as well as antioxidant power. Ingredients Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule Amount/Serving Olive Leaf Extract (standardized to 20% oleuropein) 500 mg Other Ingredients: Cellulose and vegetable stearate. Does Not Contain: Yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoring. Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, adults take as directed by your healthcare professional. Warning: Tamper-resistant package; do not use if outer seal is missing. Keep out of the reach of children. Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place. More Info. The olive tree (Olea europaea) contains a major class of polyphenols, the secoiridoides. These polyphenols, including oleuropein and derivatives, may provide protection in the body and GI tract. Recent studies have demonstrated oleuropein’s growth inhibition of several pathogenic organisms. Other studies have shown that the olive plant’s phenolics can support healthy microbial levels. Olive plant tissue has also been shown to reduce the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDL). This effect may explain some of the beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet. The antioxidant potential of Olea europaea’s polyphenolic compounds, such as oleuropein, may support a healthy vascular system. Animal studies have also demonstrated that dietary oleuropein can not only increase resistance of LDLs to oxidation, but also support plasma levels of total, free, and esterified cholesterol. Other aspects of the olive plant’s cardioprotective properties include its vasodilator effect and its inhibition of platelet aggregation. Show more