Not all olive oil is the same. Life Extension's unfiltered, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil comes from hand-picked olives at the peak of ripeness and milled within hours of harvest.

The heart-healthy olive oil polyphenols

Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, primarily oleic acid, which are less prone to oxidation compared to other fatty acids. This is a key reason behind olive oil’s numerous health benefits. 

Research has shown that consuming two tablespoons of olive oil daily can improve markers of cardiovascular health. (2) 

Polyphenols, the potent antioxidant compounds in olive oil, contribute significantly to its beneficial effects. (3) Hydroxytyrosol, a polyphenol found in olive oil, has been shown to promote cardiovascular health. (4,5)

This olive oil provides more than 800 mg/kg of naturally occurring olive polyphenols – 3 times the amount in conventional store-bought olive oils.

Supporting healthy lipid levels

Olive oil can help maintain healthy levels of good HDL cholesterol. (6,7) Its polyphenols may also help prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, supporting overall blood vessel health. (8) 

Promoting healthy endothelial function

Olive oil polyphenols can support cardiovascular health by maintaining the health of endothelial cells, which line the inside of blood vessels. (9,10)

Evidence suggests that these polyphenols encourage healthy endothelial function after meals, particularly in individuals with a hereditary gene variant affecting their endothelium. (11)

Maintaining healthy blood pressure

Research shows that the polyphenol content in olive oil may benefit blood pressure health. (12,13) 

A one-year study found that increased consumption of extra virgin olive oil, as part of a Mediterranean diet, supported healthy blood pressure levels already within the normal range. (14)