Fresh olive leaves
It’s not just the fruit of the olive trees that is good
for us.
The best known diet linked
to good health and long life is a Mediterranean style of
eating. It’s been studied from
many angles. Loaded with natural fresh fruit and vegetables,
it seems to have protective effects against a range of lifestyle
diseases like heart disease and cancer. Researchers have discovered
that these health benefits are also directly linked to the
high intake of olives and olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil
is particularly well known for its heart health benefits.
What isn’t so well
known is that for many centuries, Mediterranean people have
also used the fresh leaves from the
olive tree for their healing properties. In fact the earliest
known use of fresh olive leaves for medicinal purposes appears
to come from the ancient Egyptians.
What is so special about fresh Olive leaves?
Olive trees live much
longer than any other fruit tree on the planet. They survive
for centuries resisting attack from
pests, extremes of heat and cold, droughts, viruses and bacteria.
What’s their secret? And is it good news for humans?
Current research shows
there are around 100 naturally occurring compounds in fresh olive leaves. These all work together in ‘natural
synergy’ to provide an effective year-round defence system
for the olive tree. These compounds include a unique group
of powerful polyphenolic antioxidants. Amongst other things,
polyphenolic antioxidants are potent scavengers of free-radicals.
In simple terms, they defend their cells against attack and
damage.
Here’s the Best News- It’s
Excellent for Human Health
Research suggests these
same ‘defence’ compounds
from fresh olive leaves have the potential to significantly
enhance human health as well. Recent studies show that liquid
olive leaf extract made from fresh Australian olive
leaves has up to 40
times more antioxidants than even the very best
extra virgin olive oils. This same fresh Olive Leaf
Extract also has 5 times more antioxidant power than
Vitamin C, 28 times more antioxidant power than Noni juices
and 6 times
more than
Goji juices.
The polyphenolic antioxidants in fresh olive leaf extract
are being researched for a broad spectrum of functions. This
includes lowering blood pressure, anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic
activities. They also show anti-microbial activity against
a variety of viruses, bacteria and yeasts.
Dr. Morton Walker is a world renowned, award winning health
researcher who has written more than 69 books and over 1,800
clinical journal and magazine articles. He says,
“Based on my
research, I am convinced that Olive Leaf Extract is destined
to
become the most useful, wide spectrum herbal ingredient of
the 21st century.”
The ancient, long living Olive Tree has an impressive, healthy
track record. And now its powerful defence systems can be yours
in a liquid Olive Leaf Extract made from fresh Australian olive
leaves. Join the longevity all star. Go ahead, take a fresh leaf from the Olive Tree.
