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New study shows olive leaf extract helps heart
08 September 2008
Media Release
New study shows olive leaf extract helps heart health and cholesterol
Taking olive leaf extract can help with the lowering of blood pressure and cholesterol, according to a study recently published in Phytotherapy Research, an international medicinal plant research journal, which details the results of an eight week trial.
Different amounts of olive leaf extract were given to 20 sets of identical twins who all suffered from mild hypertension (high blood pressure). Individuals were given either placebo capsules or capsules containing olive leaf extract and had their blood pressure measured during and at the end of the trial, as well as collecting data about their lifestyles.
A co-author of the study* confirmed that taking olive leaf extract can have significant effects in people with borderline hypertension.
Comvita General Manager Healthcare, David Bathgate, says this latest study is part of the mounting evidence for the effectiveness of olive leaf extract.
Having poor heart health is one of the most common ailments of our modern, hectic lifestyles, says Bathgate. The result of this study supports other data which indicates that olive leaf extract helps to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. It’s also good for people interested in taking a general daily tonic that will help maintain their health, he says.
*Primary source:
Phytotherapy Research, Perrinjaquet-Moccetti T, et al "Food
supplementation with an olive (Olea europaea L.) leaf
extract reduces blood pressure in borderline hypertensive
monozygotic twins" Phytother Res 2008; 22: 1239-1242.
TAPS Approval No: CH2038
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About Comvita
Comvita enjoys a reputation as a premium global natural
health brand and is committed to the development of
innovative natural health and wellbeing products backed by
credible scientific research. With a proud 30-year heritage
in therapeutic bee-based products, Comvita is the world’s
largest manufacturer and marketer of Manuka (Leptospermum)
honey, however in more recent times the Company has
developed its range of ingredient platforms, unique IP and
products that meet global consumer preferences in natural
health. Comvita offers products in the categories of
Woundcare, Healthcare, Skincare and Functional Foods. The
Company sells its products in over 20 countries with offices
in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and the
UK. Also see www.comvita.com, www.comvitahuni.com,
www.medihoney.com and www.envirolea.com.
About
Phytotherapy Research
Phytotherapy Research is a
monthly, international journal for the publication of
original research papers, short communications, reviews and
letters on medicinal plant research. Key areas of interest
are pharmacology, toxicology, and the clinical applications
of herbs and natural products in medicine, from case
histories to full clinical trials, including studies of
herb-drug interactions and other aspects of the safety of
herbal medicines. Papers concerned with the effects of
common food ingredients and standardised plant extracts,
including commercial products, are particularly welcome, as
are mechanistic studies on isolated natural products.
Information on the journal can be found at:
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-PTR.html
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