How does olive leaf extract work?

Q: How does olive leaf extract work?

Olive leaf extract works primarily through its polyphenols , such as oleuropein. These substances are believed to have numerous benefits, such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory effects. [1] [2] However, a majority of these benefits come from <a href="/glossary/in-vitro-study/" class="popover" data-tooltip="<div><h6>In Vitro Study</h6><p><em>In vitro</em> (Latin for “within the glass”) refers to studies that are performed outside of a living organism. In scientific research, this often involves performing experiments on bacterial, animal, or human cells growing in lab culture dishes.</p></div>">in vitro and animal studies.

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Olive leaf extract works primarily through its polyphenols, such as oleuropein. These substances are believed to have numerous benefits, such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory effects.^[1]^[2] However, a majority of these benefits come from in vitro and animal studies.

How does olive leaf extract work?

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