🌿 olive
Olive
Olea europaea
The olive is the fruit of the Mediterranean olive tree. It contains valuable plant oil and numerous polyphenols. The leaves are particularly rich in oleuropein, making olive leaf extract a concentrated source of these plant compounds. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and blood-pressure-supporting properties have been investigated.
Notes
Olive leaf extract is considerably more concentrated than olive leaves or olive fruit. It is particularly notable for its high oleuropein content. Studies indicate support for healthy blood pressure and beneficial effects on certain blood lipid and metabolic parameters.
Effects
- digestive
- nutrient-rich
- vascular-supporting
- supportive of healthy blood glucose
- lipid-regulating
- supportive of healthy blood pressure
- antioxidant
Conditions
- cellular protection
- digestive complaints
- oxidative stress
- cardiovascular system
- elevated blood glucose
- elevated blood lipids
- inflammatory processes
- high blood pressure
Application Areas
- cells
- digestion
- liver and natural detoxification processes
- immune system
- cardiovascular system
- lipid metabolism
- digestive system
- blood vessels
Plant Parts
- fruit
- leaf
Preparations
- oil
- tea
- raw
- powder
- dried
- freshly pressed juice
- extract
Contraindications
- low blood pressure
- breastfeeding
- pregnancy
- in people taking medication for diabetes or blood pressure, possible effects on glucose or blood pressure should be considered
- allergy