Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Olive Leaf Extract Resources discussed in this episode and further reading Ian Breakspear Ian BreakspearįX Medicine Interview with Ian Breakspear at 2022 NHAA Herbal Medicine Symposium

Olive Leaf Extract benefits for blood glucose regulation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is underway.

The extraction process of Olive Leaf Extract with the highest oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol was either water or glycerol based (rather than alcohol extract) with higher amounts found predominantly in over-the-counter products.

Oleuropein breaks down to hydroxytyrosol when dried, or in the body.

Varying levels of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol were identified in over the counter and practitioner only products.

Research has found that oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol in Olive Leaf Extract are the active constituents, with greater levels obtained in fresh Olive Leaf Extract as opposed to dry extracts.

Olive Leaf Extract may benefit immune and infectious diseases and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Olive Leaf Extract has a long history of medicinal use, with records dating back to 1854.

Additional clinical applications of olive leaf extract Using olive leaf extract alongside cancer treatment

Safely prescribing olive leaf extract for children and pregnancy Potential side effects and maximum dosage Doses for various conditions and situations Optimal oleuropein to hydroxytyrosol ratio

Safety of olive leaf extract in pregnancy Key differences between practitioner-only and over the counter olive leaf extract products

Olive leaf extract has potential for immune and cardiometabolic disease Having completed research into phyotchemical composition of varying Olive Leaf Extracts in the Australian and American markets, Ian walks Damian through the varying options available and importantly, Ian describes the properties of a therapeutically superior Olive Leaf Extract and its clinical benefits. Damian Kristof with an insight into the upcoming research into the benefits of Olive Leaf Extract for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and cardiovascular health alongside its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. Naturopath, Academic and Researcher, Ian Breakspear educates us on the properties and clinical benefits of Olive Leaf Extract in our latest podcast.