Olive Leaf Extract: Dosage, Benefits, Side Effects, and More
Olive leaf extract is a natural source of wellness with therapeutic properties that are:
- gastroprotective (protects digestive system)
- neuroprotective (protects central nervous system)
- antimicrobial (inhibits microorganism growth)
- anticancer (reduces risk of cancer)
- anti-inflammatory (reduces risk of inflammation)
- antinociceptive (reduces pain stimuli)
- antioxidant (prevents oxidation or cell damage)
OLIFE naturally contains over 200 milligrams of Hydroxytyrosol which may increase physical efficiency and improve attention. OLIFE 1000 ml contains 93% of (OLIVUM®), our exclusive olive tree leaves’ water infusion rich in Oleuropein, Elenolic Acid, Rutin, Tyrosol and the efficient antioxidant Hydroxytirosol.
It has been scientifically recognized that these molecules have the following effects: antioxidant, antiradical, regulate arterial pressure, improve blood circulation, energizing, hypoglycaemic, lower cholesterol, metabolize lipids and carbohydrates.
These properties mean that olive leaf extract may help with weight loss, heart health, and herpes breakouts. Read on to learn how olive leaf extract can benefit you, dosage information, and more…
Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract (Viruses, Candida, Detoxification & More!)
The Healing Power Of Olive Leaf
One of the main compounds in olive leaf is a substance called oleuropein, which is antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. In addition to helping ward off a multitude of internal infections, oleuropein is also thought to help lower blood pressure and burn fat more efficiently. Olive leaf also has incredible antioxidant power — moreso than green tea, in fact! You can read more about antioxidants here. It’s anti-inflammatory — which is incredibly important, as inflammation plays a huge role in so many of the chronic diseases that exist today. It’s also thought to help in the prevention of different types of cancer. Since this medicinal leaf has only recently been gaining popularity, there haven’t been a huge amount of studies done, but initial results are certainly promising…
Olive Leaf Benefits
Folklore and History
Whilst anecdotal and biblical accounts of the olive leaf go back thousands of years, the first formal medical mention of the olive leaf occurred about 150 years ago – an account describing its ability to cure severe cases of fever and malaria. In 1854, the Pharmaceutical Journal contained a report by David Hanbury that included this simple healing recipe:
“Boil a handful of leaves in a quart of water down to half its original volume. Then administer the liquid in the amount of a wine glass every 3 – 4 hours until the fever is cured.”
The author said he discovered the tincture in 1943 and had used it successfully. His method became well known in England for treating the sick who were returning from the tropical colonies. He believed that a bitter substance in the leaves was the key healing ingredient – a fact now confirmed by modern science…
Heart Health
The first way Olive Leaf can benefit the heart is by its ability to foster significant drops in elevated blood pressure – extracts have been shown to both prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Diabetes
There is evidence to suggest the Olive Leaf could provide a natural alternative for diabetes. Researchers from the University of Auckland have discovered extract of this leaf has the ability to decrease insulin resistance and increase the production of insulin by the pancreas.
Anti-Fungal
The aforementioned anti-microbial effect was tested in a 2003 study by D Markin et al. The researchers found that Olive Leaf extracts killed almost all bacteria tested. This included dermatophytes which cause infections in the skin, hair and nails; candida albicans – an agent of oral and genital infection, and Escherichia coli cells (E coli) – bacteria found in the lower intestine.
Bone Health
Inspired by epidemiological evidence showing that people who ate a traditional Mediterranean diet were less likely to suffer from osteoporosis, Dr Veronique Coxam has led research and development of the powerfully active compounds in Olive Leaf – oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Her early work showed that both of these compounds had an impact on inflammation in bones – findings since confirmed by animal studies.
