Olive Leaf
Olive leaf and its extracts are widely consumed as botanical/herbal ingredients. EFSA has evaluated olive leaf polyphenol claims and authorized them for olive oil but not for olive leaf extracts.
What it is
The leaf of the olive tree (Olea europaea), used as a botanical extract or tea; contains polyphenols including oleuropein.
Botanical ingredient, antioxidant source, herbal tea.
Why it's flagged
- may interact with blood pressure medications at supplement doses
- limited evidence for health claims
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the consumption of olive oil polyphenols (standardised by the content of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives) and protection of LDL particles from oxidative damage."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used as a botanical ingredient/dietary supplement under DSHEA; no specific GRAS notice required for traditional botanical use.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a botanical food ingredient; no authorized health claim specific to olive leaf.
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