Osteol® (Olive Polyphenol Extract)

Osteol® is a standardized olive (Olea europaea) polyphenol extract studied for bone health. In a twelve-month clinical trial, an olive polyphenol extract raised a marker of bone formation and improved cholesterol in postmenopausal women with low bone density, supporting its positioning for bone and cardiovascular healt…

Osteol is researched primarily for Bone Health and Cardiovascular. In a 12-month randomized trial, olive polyphenol extract increased serum osteocalcin, a marker of bone formation, in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

The clinically studied dose is Around 250 mg of olive polyphenols per day in studies. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, Osteol 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. Osteol 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 or anticoagulant medication — olive polyphenols may have additive effects; 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 Osteol 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.