Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg by Swanson
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: olive leaf extract at 400 mg per capsule. Olive leaf has been studied for conditions like osteoporosis, GERD, exercise-induced respiratory infections, shingles, flu, and osteoarthritis, though the evidence for any of those uses remains limited.
The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — gelatin, rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are standard binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold for olive leaf isn't established. For osteoporosis, GERD, exercise-induced respiratory infections, shingles, influenza, and osteoarthritis, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.
That means research hasn't yet shown a clear benefit for any of these uses. If you're thinking about taking it for one of these, talk it over with your doctor to see if it might fit your plan.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive as food and oil is very safe, but concentrated supplements like this one are less well studied. When olive leaf extract has been used in trials, most people tolerate it well.
The most common side effects reported have been headache and stomach discomfort. One person in a trial reported skin and acne, and some folks can have seasonal respiratory allergies to olive tree pollen.
The safety data on pregnancy and lactation isn't on file for this ingredient, so there isn't enough information to know either way. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the olive leaf extract in this product. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist, so if you're on any medications, it's worth a quick check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Swanson's olive leaf extract is generally well tolerated and has no documented interactions with medications we could check. However, the evidence that it works for any of its proposed uses — from osteoarthritis to GERD to shingles — isn't established yet.
If you're interested in it, check with your own doctor or pharmacist to see if it fits your health goals.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614112800 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 308825 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Olive | 400 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation
A source of antioxidants for cardiovascular health
Antioxidant support
Formula
Full spectrum whole leaf formula
Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg per capsule
Brand IP Statement(s)
Swanson Science-backed quality since 1969
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to two times per day with food and water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg by Swanson label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg by Swanson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Olive
No knowninteractions
Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyr...
Olive monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg by Swanson: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Full Spectrum Olive Leaf 400 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Olive 2 references
- Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
- Somerville V, Moore R, Braakhuis A. The effect of olive leaf extract on upper respiratory illness in high school athletes: A randomised control trial. Nutrients. 2019;11(2). pii: E358. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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