Another staple of diets associated with a low occurrence of cardiovascular disease amongst the population, olives contain hydroxytyrosol and
oleuropein which give olive oil its pungent taste and aroma.
Not exact matches
Researchers from the Netherlands then learned that elenolic acid, a component of
oleuropein, acted as a broad spectrum natural antibiotic,
which safely and strongly inhibits the growth of not only bacteria, but also viruses and fungi.
Oleuropein is a phenolic antioxidant
which is responsible for many of olive oil's heart health benefits.
Oleuropein not only lowers levels of harmful LDL, but prevents its oxidation —
which is one of the first steps in the development of atherosclerosis.
-- Fermented Olive Leaf Extract specifically produces compounds such as
oleuropein,
which offers strong protection from environmental stress along with soothing and reviving properties.
Olive oil contains many antioxidants, but the most famous is
oleuropein, a phenolic compound
which not only lowers inflammation but also free radical activity (study).
Two compounds did the killing —
oleuropein once more, but also vabascoside,
which was the most antimicrobial.
In nature, the olive is a highly resistant plant and
oleuropein is why, both through the bitter flavour
which even insects can't stand to eat, and antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
which allow it to withstand the elements.
Oleuropein is a polyphenol antioxidant
which provides the bitterness, tanginess and pungent flavor of true extra virgin olive oils.
Olive leaf extract contains
oleuropein,
which is a phenolic compound known to have significant antioxidant properties.