Olive Leaf

Olive leaf is a versatile, broad-spectrum pathogen-fighter. It can help the body fight
many conditions related to viruses, retroviruses, bacteria or parasites, including
candida, influenza and the common cold. People who are particularly susceptible to
colds and viruses may benefit from long-term use of olive leaf on a daily basis,
especially during times of increased risk, with a short break every month.

Olive leaf has been well researched. Numerous studies show that enenolic acid, a
component of oleuropein, the main active compound found in olive leaf, effectively
inhibits the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. The most current
research shows that olive leaf may block viruses by selectively blocking an entire
virus-specific system in the infected host. Olive leaf also appears to have the ability
to interfere with critical amino acid production for viruses; an ability to contain viral
infection and/or spread by inactivating viruses by preventing virus shredding,
budding or assembly at the cell membrane; the ability to directly penetrate infected
cells and stop viral replication.

As an antioxidant, Olive leaf extract helps protect blood vessels, and may protect the
heart from coronary occlusion. When taken over an extended period of time, it may
help reverse arteriosclerosis. Studies back to the 1960's and 1970's, mostly in Europe,
found that oleuropein can lower blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels, and
that it can increase blood flow in the coronary arteries, relieve arrhythmia and
prevent intestinal muscle spasms.

The safety of olive leaf has been studied as well. A 1970 safety study on elenolic acid
by the Upjohn pharmaceutical company found no toxic or other adverse side effects,
even at very high doses

Contraindications:

Contains natural phenols; should not be taken by people who do not tolerate berries
and other phenolic foods. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Olive leaf
should not be used by people with Diabetes.

Interactions:

Olive leaf extract should not be taken with antibiotics, as it may make them less
effective.

Ingredients:

Organically grown olive leaf 1:4 extract, purified water, kosher vegetable glycerine.

ADULT DOSING

Full adult dose is 30-60 drops in a glass of water or other drink, 3 times a day. Start
at half dose and work up to full dose over first few days, to avoid herxheimer
reaction (die off).

CHILD DOSING

Half of adult dose. For sensitive children, start with one drop, 3 times a day and
increase gradually to 15 drops, 3 times a day, in juice, water or other drink.