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    2017

    Impact of phenolic-rich olive leaf extract on blood pressure, plasma lipids and inflammatory markers: a randomised controlled trial

    Lockyer S, Rowland I, Spencer JPE

    Published in European Journal of Nutrition

    Key Findings

    Olive leaf extract lowered systolic blood pressure by about 3.5 mmHg and reduced total and LDL cholesterol versus control in pre-hypertensive men.

    Conclusions

    Small but consistent cardiovascular effects.

    Limitations

    Men only, crossover with modest sample.

    Supplements Studied

    Olive leaf extract lowered systolic blood pressure by about 3.5 mmHg and reduced total and LDL cholesterol.

    Outcomes Measured

    Cholesterol Management

    Total and LDL cholesterol decreased with phenolic-rich olive leaf extract.

    Related Health Concerns

    High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Sample Size:60
    Duration:6 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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