Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that 2% olive leaf extract cream was an effective option for herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common skin diseases, with an estimated 3.7 billion people worldwide having been...
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....
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. There is an abundance of research on the health benefits...
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%. Heart...
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. High blood pressure also known as "the silent killer" is a major issue in the...