SelectSIEVE® Olive (Olive Polyphenols — Roelmi HPC)

SelectSIEVE® Olive is a standardized olive (Olea europaea) polyphenol extract from Roelmi HPC. Its oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol contribute antioxidant activity; the human evidence for olive polyphenols is strongest for protecting blood lipids from oxidation, and no trial of SelectSIEVE Olive itself has been published.

SelectSIEVE Olive is researched primarily for Cardiovascular and Antioxidant. In a controlled trial a related olive leaf extract did not significantly change blood pressure or blood lipids. The clearest human evidence for olive polyphenols is that olive oil polyphenols raise HDL cholesterol and lower oxidized LDL.

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, SelectSIEVE Olive 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. SelectSIEVE Olive 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 SelectSIEVE Olive as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 2 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.