For hundreds of years man has found the olive plant to be a great ally when confronting various diseases and health problems. When we think of the olive tree, the first thing that comes to mind is it’s fantastic by-product, extra vergin olive oil. But already centuries ago our ancestors had understood that the olive plant held hidden secrets; unique active ingredients that somehow improve the general health of those who consume it. These substances weren’t hidden in the fruit of the olive tree, the olive, b
The olive leaves contain unique polyphenols, molecules with several different characteristics. The most important of these is Oleuropein . Using a procedure called hydrolysis 4 elements which are fundamental to the health of our bodies are split from this molecule:
• Elenolic acid • Rutin • Tyrosol • Hydroxytyrosol