Prolive is a highly effective, natural food supplement obtained from selected extracts
of the olive plant (Olea europa), and fortified with antioxidants. It is useful
in preventing colds and flu by enhancing the immune system. It has anti-viral, anti-fungal,
anti-bacterial, and anti-parasitic qualities.
Benefits of Prolive With Antioxidants:
- Enhance the Immune System
- Increases energy
- Has an Internal Cleansing Action
- Act as an Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacterial, and Anti-Parasitic
- Lower Blood Pressure and Fats
- Reduce Blood Sugar
Suggested Use: Take1 tablet per day between meals. Increase your water consumption
while using this product to at least 8 cups of water per day. As with other strong
detoxifiers, initial mild symptoms may occur. Co-supplementation with Vitamin C
and magnesium or a Buffered Vitamin C with minerals may be helpful.
Read Customer questions and answers about High Blood Pressure in our FAQ.
Wound Healing
Historically, medicinal use of olive leaf has been for treatment of fevers and for the topical treatment of wounds or infection. As a poultice, it was also used by herbalists to treat skin rashes and boils. [1]
Heart Health
Olive leaf has a wide number of constituents, including oleuropein and several types of flavonoids (e.g., rutin, apigenin, luteolin). [2] While olive leaf is traditionally associated with a wide number of medicinal claims, few of these have been verified by experimental study. In an animal study, oleuropein (when given by injection or in IV form) was found to decrease blood pressure (e.g., systolic and diastolic) and dilate the coronary arteries surrounding the heart. [3] This ability to lower blood pressure may justify the traditional use of olive leaf in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. [4] However, human studies are needed to clearly establish olive leaf as a potential treatment for high blood pressure.
Cholesterol
An in vitro study has revealed that oleuropein inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. LDL oxidation can lead to the development of atherosclerosis. [5] This action may provide one clue as to why those consuming a Mediterranean-based diet may lower their risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Antibacterial
Oleuropein from olives may have antibacterial properties. When unheated olives are brined to preserve them, oleuropein is converted into another chemical called elenolic acid. Elenolic acid has shown antibacterial actions against several species of Lactobacilli and Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilus in an in vitro study. [6]
Lowers Blood Sugar
Olive leaf extracts have been employed experimentally to lower elevated blood-sugar levels in animals with diabetes. [7]
References:
- Foster S. 101 Medicinal Herbs. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1998, 148–9.
- Bruneton J. Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants. Paris, France: Technique & Documentation-Lavoisier, 1995, 487–9.
- Petkov V, Manolov P. Pharmacological analysis of the iridoid oleuropein. Arzneim Forsch/Drug Research 1972;22:1476–86.
- Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Gothenburg, Sweden: AB Arcancum, 1988, 160–1.
- Visioli F, Galli C. Oleuropein protects low density lipoprotein from oxidation.
- Life Sciences 1994;55:1965–71.
- Fleming HP, Walter WM, Etchells JL. Antimicrobial properties of oleuropein and products of its hydrolysis from green olives. Applied Microbiol 1973;26:777–82.
- Peirce A. Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: William Morrow and Co., 1999, 469–71.
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