Olecol® is a proprietary olive leaf extract, standardized for high oleuropein content (>32%), a powerful olive phytonutrient. This ingredient offers a natural, safe, multi-target approach to managing blood lipids and improving cardiovascular health.
Olecol® exerts a hypocholesterolemic effect by increasing the cholesterol secretion into the bile, which is then discharged into the duodenum and excreted through the feces.
Additionally, Olecol® decreases endogenous cholesterol biosynthesis via the down-regulation of the genes involved in the process (HMG-CoA and ACAT)
Olecol® efficacy is supported by three clinical studies on subjects with dyslipidaemia and overweight subjects. A daily dose of 250 mg of Olecol® results in the following health benefits:
- Significant in total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol
- Significant reduction in triglycerides
- Improved total cholesterol / HDL-cholesterol ratio
- Improvement in plasma oxidative status
- Protection against LDL-cholesterol oxidation
Olecol® is water-soluble, and has shown a excellent bioavailability in humans. It can be formulated in various dietary supplement forms, including capsules, sachets, tablets, chewable, gummies, shots and shelf-stable drinks.
Key applications:
- Blood lipid control for hypercholesterolemic subjects
- Safe alternative to monacolin K
- Cardiovascular health support
