Olive Leaf Extract Shown to Help Herpes Simplex Virus
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that 2% olive leaf extract cream was an effective option for herpes simplex virus (HSV). (more…)
Oleuropein-Rich Olive Leaf Extract Protects Mouse Liver in Cadmium-Induced Toxicity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An oleuropein-rich extract, with its antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, significantly reduced cadmium-induced toxicity in the liver cells of mice. (more…)
Phenolic-Rich Olive Leaf Extract Beneficial for Blood Pressure and General Vascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Thirty days of twice daily supplementation with 10 mL of extra strength olive leaf extract significantly decreased daytime and 24-hour average systolic and diastolic ambulatory blood pressures in participating subjects. (more…)
Olive Leaf Extract Improves Blood Vessel Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with olive leaf significantly improved arterial stiffness and levels of an inflammatory protein called IL-8, which is a predictor of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Olive Leaf Extract Shown to Improve Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A 6 week supplementation with olive leaf extract significantly decreased both systolic and diastolic blood pressures as well as total and LDL cholesterol which could equate to a cardiovascular risk reduction of 4.2% and 9.75%.
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Citrus Fruits, Olive Polyphenols and Flavanones Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a mixture of grapefruit, bitter orange fruits, and olive leaf extracts may potentially lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Herbal Extracts With Gastroprotective Properties Help Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of two herbs, Opuntia ficus-indica and Olea europaea along with a sodium alginate/bicarbonate formulation, when consumed for two months, significantly improved gastroesophageal reflux in the 118 participating recipients. (more…)
Olive Leaf Lowers Blood Pressure
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a double-blind study, 1000 mg of olive leaf extract exhibited significant reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol in stage I hypertension. (more…)
Olive Oil May Help Insulin Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. (more…)
What is Candida Overgrowth & Effective Supplements to Combat It
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. By making healthy lifestyle choices and incorporating supplements that support gut health, you can minimize the chances of Candida overgrowth recurrence and promote overall well-being. (more…)
Beetroot Juice Associated with High Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertensive Tanzanian Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides preliminary evidence that dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation, alone or in combination with folic acid, significantly reduced blood pressure in hypertensive adults from Tanzania, Africa. (more…)
Peppermint Oil Can Help Protect Liver and Kidney Against Oxidative Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint oil, in doses of 15 and 40 mg/kg of body weight, protected against the hepato and renotoxicity from CCL4-induced oxidative stress as witnessed by a significant increase in the regenerative and reparative capabilities of both liver and kidneys of the participating rats. (more…)
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