Benefits
Bone formation
In a 12-month randomized trial, olive polyphenol extract increased serum osteocalcin, a marker of bone formation, in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Heart health
The same trial found improvements in serum lipid profiles, reflecting the cardiovascular benefits of olive polyphenols.
Antioxidant support
Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol are powerful antioxidants that protect bone and blood-vessel tissue from oxidative stress.
Mechanism of action
Bone-cell signaling
Olive polyphenols support the activity of bone-building osteoblasts and help balance bone remodeling, favoring formation.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action
By lowering oxidative stress and inflammation, olive polyphenols protect both bone and the cardiovascular system.
Clinical trials
Twelve-month double-blind randomized trial of an olive polyphenol extract in postmenopausal women with osteopenia. (Filip et al. 2015, Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging)
Postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Olive polyphenol extract increased serum osteocalcin (bone formation) and improved lipid profiles versus placebo.