Olive Leaf Extract
Botanical Source: Olea Europaea L.
Part Used: Leaf
Appearance: Fine Brownish Yellow Powder
Specifications: Hydroxytyrosol 5%-50% by HPLC
Introduction of Hydroxytyrosol
Hydroxytyrosol is one of the main phenolic components of olive oil. It is present in the fruit and leaf of the olive (Olea europaea L.). During the past decades, it has been well documented that this phenolic compound has health benefits and a protective action has been found in preclinical studies against several diseases. Here, we review its bioavailability in human beings and several assays showing significant results related with cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Mechanisms of action include potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, among others. The importance of hydroxytyrosol in protection of low-density lipoproteins and consequently its implication in the reduction of cardiovascular disease risk has been highlighted by the European Food Safety Authority, concluding that hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives should be consumed daily to reach this effect at physiological level. We discuss the potential uses of this compound in supplements, nutraceutic foods, or topical formulations in the disease risk reduction. Finally, we conclude that more studies are needed to sustain or reject many other health claims not yet fully documented and to validate these newly available hydroxytyrosol-based products, because it seems to be a good candidate to reduce the risk of diseases mentioned.
Functions:
Treatment of malaria
Antiviral action: anti-retroviral
Antimicrobial agent
Treatment of many of the opportunistic infections
Antioxidant
Help to prevent many diseases and combat ailments
A natural herbal antibiotic,
A natural immune system
Prevent colds and flus, and prevent cancer.
Treatment of cardiovascular disease
Applications:
1. Olive leaf extract is widely used as health food and pharmaceutical raw
materials, usually capsules, tablets, granules, and other formulations.
2. Water-soluble extract of olive leaves as a function of active ingredients added to cosmetics and beverages.
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