Benolea® (Olive Leaf Extract — EFLA 943)

Benolea® is a standardized olive leaf (Olea europaea) extract, known by the EFLA 943 designation, concentrated for oleuropein. Olive leaf polyphenols are studied for supporting healthy blood pressure and broader cardiovascular and metabolic markers as part of a Mediterranean-style approach to heart health.

Benolea is researched primarily for Cardiovascular. In a randomized placebo-controlled trial, olive leaf extract supported improvements in cardiovascular health markers, consistent with its heart-health positioning.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly around 500 to 1000 mg per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, Benolea is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. Benolea is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Blood pressure medication — olive leaf may add to blood-pressure lowering; monitor. Diabetes medication — may modestly lower blood sugar; monitor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Benolea as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.