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Olive Leaf Extract

Over the last decade I’ve been fortunate to become aware of some of the strongest antioxidants known to man.  One such antioxident which had a large impact on myself is Olive Leaf Extract.  This herb had  been researched to be stronger than either Green Tea or Grape Seed Extract as a antioxident.  Using this herb is one of the main reasons I have not missed work in over ten years.  So I guess the next question would be, “How does this herb work on the body?”

 Olive Leaf Extract acts beneficially in several ways:  First by destroying the cell wall around bacteria, then stopping the replication of a virus most colds and flu’s are destroyed before much harm is caused.  In a study of those diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome those participants in the study showed a marked increase in energy over the course of the study.  In another study, the active ingredient Oleuropein in Olive Leaf was proven the relax the blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.  Last but not least Olive Leaf Ext has scientific backed reputation showing it reduces the stickiness of blood components called Platlets.  Both Cholesterol and Platlets build up in arteries to form plaqes causing arteriosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries.”  This supplement has been proven to help prevent this from happening.

The first medical mention of olive leaf occured about 150 years ago.  In 1854, the Pharaceutical Journal carried a report by one Daniel Hanbury, he noted to boil a handful of olive leaves in a quart of water down to half it’s original volume.  Then administer the liquid in the amount of a wine glass every 3 or 4 hours to relieve fever.  According to Medical journalist & researcher, Dr. Morton Walker, rescent interest in this substance has been kindled not only because of its vast healing properties, but because many antibiotics have failed us. 

So in conclusion considering we are now in cold and flu season it would be wise to keep a bottle of Olive Leaf Extract on hand.  Mention add and receive 20% off your next bottle of Olive Leaf Extract at Essentials for Health.

Posted by Craig Suvak on January 8th, 2008

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