Oli-Ola® (Olive Fruit Extract)

Oli-Ola® is an olive (Olea europaea) fruit extract rich in hydroxytyrosol, the olive's most powerful antioxidant. It is studied for antioxidant and cardiovascular support, and is also used for skin health.

Oli-Ola is researched primarily for Cardiovascular and Antioxidant. Olive polyphenols such as oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol are studied for supporting healthy blood pressure and blood-vessel function.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly 250 to 1000 mg of olive extract per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, Oli-Ola 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. Oli-Ola 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 an additive effect; 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 Oli-Ola 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.