Olive Leaf Benefits : Here are They

There are numerous olive leaf benefits which are due to the presence of oleuropein in its extract.  Besides relieving us from many diseases it has the power to enhance our immune system as well.  Sometimes olive leaf extract is used when antibiotics does not work.  Countries where olive tree grows, particularly Greece, people lead a very active life to a ripe old age as they consume olive leaf extracts in different forms. Here are some olive leaf properties that are beneficial to us:

• Antioxidant properties – this property of olive leaf extract is the most important one, which slow down the aging process by neutralizing free radicals. Otherwise antioxidant property helps fight common ailments like flu, common cold and viral diseases.  Olive leaf extract can also combat yeast infection, shingles, ringworm and Epstein-Barr disease and other such infections caused by bacteria, protozoa and retrovirus. It can prevent many diseases by inhibiting viral replication by penetrating the affected cells. Olive leaf extracts are also used effectively against Alzheimer’s disease.

•  Immune system – olive leaf extracts can effectively be used as preventive medicine. Those who are prone to problems like colds and flu during some particular period of the year can use olive leaf extract capsules before the onset of the period in order to prevent those problems.  If you take olive leaf extract it helps in strengthening your immune system which enables your body to fight bacteria and germs.  Daily consumption of a capsule of olive leaf extract will keep you healthy.

• Blood sugar and clotting – blood sugar is now a very common problem with most of the people. Regular consumption of olive leaf extract help lower the level of sugar in the blood. Blood clotting can also be reduced with olive leaf extract. People suffering from bleeding disorders can use olive leaf extract which has anti-clotting and anticoagulation properties.

• Heart and cholesterol – due to its antioxidant properties olive leaf extract can reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels in the blood.  It helps in reducing the low density lipoprotein, which is known as the bad cholesterol.  The condition of heart improves when LDL level drops. Olive leaf extract relaxes the arteries which in turn bring down the blood pressure.

• Skin – olive leaf extract has become very popular as skin treatment.  It helps in keeping the skin supple and young. Those suffering from acne problems can cure acne with it. Wrinkles can also be prevented with olive leaf extract. For a glowing acne-free skin there is no substitute for olive leaf extract.

• Stomach – olive leaf extract can do wonders for those suffering from gastritis as it can neutralize excess acidity in the stomach.  Stomach cramps can also be treated with this including stomach pain resulting from muscle spasms in the stomach.

• Chronic fatigue – olive leaf extract can be used against chronic fatigue by revitalizing the body system and making you more energetic. Production of micro toxins in the body results in chronic fatigue. This is a very serious type of problem with many people. However use of olive leaf extract can be used to inhibit the production of micro toxins which results in rejuvenation of the body. Apart from reducing chronic fatigue olive leaf extract can also improve your mental health by reducing stress as well.

• Anti-microbial properties – olive leaf extracts have the ability to eliminate bacteria, pathogens and different types of viruses. Pneumonia, dysentery, flu, sinus and respiratory infection can be cured with it.  Infection of the ear, eye and tooth can be prevented with it. Women suffering from vaginal infection and PMS can get relief with olive leaf extract.  Intestinal disorders like diarrhea etc can be cured with it as it prevents E.coli bacteria sticking to the intestinal walls.

Even with all these huge benefits, olive leaf extract do have some kind of side effects as well. Though it can fight infections, at times there are chances of body organs getting overloaded with dead microbes, which is sometimes referred to as detox reactions. This is due to the fact that olive leaf extract does its work very vigorously.  Therefore you need to be careful when you use olive leaf extracts