subject: Unlock The Health Benefits Of Olive Oil With Oleuropein [print this page] Oleuropein is a tyrosol ester and phytonutrient that can be found in green olives, olive leaves and olive oil. It can keep your body's cells safe from dangerous free radicals and may also have further protective capabilities throughout the body. In this article I will provide you with a full overview of oleuropein and discuss its key health benefits.
1) DISCOVERY:
Awareness of oleuropein dates back thousands of years. It was used by the ancient Mediterraneans to treat infections, fevers and pain and by the ancient Egyptians to perform mummifications. However, it was not isolated until many years later in the late 1800s.
2) HEALTH BENEFITS:
Oleuropein is a potent antioxidant that can keep your body's cells safe from dangerous free radicals. Free radicals are nasty by-products that are released into your body's cells during oxygen related reactions and have been linked with cancer (a disease that causes rapid, uncontrollable cellular growth), diabetes (a disease where your blood glucose levels become extremely high), premature ageing and a weak immune system.
According to early studies, this tyrosol ester may also have further health benefits in humans. For starters, it may be an antibacterial (a substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria), antifungal (a substance which treats fungal infections), anti-inflammatory (a substance which prevents unnecessary inflammation in the body) and antiviral (a substance that kills or slows down the growth of viruses). It may also prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Finally, it may keep your skin cells safe from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays, reduce blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that causes blockages in the artery walls and increases your heart disease risk), reduce high blood pressure and boost your immune system.
4) FOOD SOURCES:
Olives, olive leaves and olive oil are the only natural food sources of oleuropein but it can also be found in olive leaf extracts.
5) OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS:
No negative side effects have been reported when consuming natural oleruopein. However, it is still not clear what effect large amounts of supplements containing this tyrosol ester have on blood cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure. Therefore, people suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure or any other blood related health disorders should see their doctor before taking any supplements. Pregnant women are also advised to check with their doctor before consuming supplements containing this phytonutrient.
6) SUMMARY:
Although very few studies have been performed on oleuropein, those that are available are very promising. Not only is this tyrosol ester a powerful antixodiant but it may also boost your blood health, protect you against a range of diseases and more. So make sure your kitchen contains plenty of olive oil and start enjoying all the health benefits of oleuropein.
