elaVida® (Olive Hydroxytyrosol — DSM)

elaVida® is an olive (Olea europaea) polyphenol ingredient from DSM, standardized for hydroxytyrosol, a well-researched antioxidant in extra virgin olive oil. It is positioned for heart health by protecting blood lipids from oxidative damage, the basis of an approved olive-polyphenol health claim.

elaVida is researched primarily for Cardiovascular and Antioxidant. Olive polyphenols at about 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol per day help protect LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidative damage, the basis of the approved EFSA olive-polyphenol health claim.

The clinically studied dose is About 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol per day (the level in 20 g of extra virgin olive oil). Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, elaVida is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. elaVida 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 polyphenols may have a mild additive effect; monitor. Generally compatible with a healthy diet. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for elaVida as Limited (2 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.