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Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein is a dietary supplement by Solaray with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 264 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lemon Balm. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Olive Leaf Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (250 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: oleuropein (a compound from olives) and lemon balm, which is an herbal extract. The label states it delivers 22% oleuropein.

The remaining content is inactive ingredients — rice concentrate, cellulose, maltodextrin, rice extract blend, and silica — which are fillers and capsule materials.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Lemon Balm's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced respiratory infections, Influenza, Chronic bronchitis, Immune function, Respiratory health, Infection prevention.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lemon Balm is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic bronchitis (Natural Medicines).

Lemon balm, one of the active ingredients, is possibly effective for cold sores and stress relief based on available evidence. It's also possibly effective for depression.

The evidence on oleuropein isn't established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Olive Lemon Balm

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lemon balm is generally well tolerated for short-term use in healthy adults, though high doses and long-term safety haven't been well studied. In trials, dizziness and sedation were reported but didn't occur more often than with placebo.

One rare case of heart rhythm changes (atrioventricular block) was reported after use of a multi-ingredient product containing lemon balm, though it's unclear whether lemon balm was responsible. During pregnancy, there isn't enough reliable safety data, so the safety data advises against it unless your doctor advises otherwise.

While breastfeeding, limited safety information exists — talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Olive Lemon Balm

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lemon Balm.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 264 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check CNS depressants — medications that make you drowsy or relax your nervous system (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety drugs, some pain relievers) — because lemon balm may add to their effect. Also check if you take thyroid hormone replacement, since lemon balm might interfere with how it works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take sedating medications or thyroid hormone replacement, check your exact medications with our tool before starting this product. Lemon balm appears generally well tolerated short-term, but we couldn't check oleuropein for interactions.

Talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any regular medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280404562
Net contents 60 VegCap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 339108
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 VegCap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
076280404562
IngredientAmount% DV
Oleuropein55 mg--
Olive Leaf Extract250 mg--
Lemon Balm85 mg--

Other ingredients: whole Rice concentrate, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Rice extract Blend, Silica

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Solaray Est. 1973 A Brighter Way 1973

Formulation

Immune support

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Lab Verified Vegan

General Statements

Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.

100% PCR bottles

Vital extracts

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions: Use only as directed.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take 1 vegcap daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Discussion: Originating in the Mediterranean region, Olive Leaf from the olive tree has a long history of use dating back over 4,000 years. Research suggests that Oleuropein, a bitter antioxidant present in the leaf, is the source of its health benefits. Olive Leaf extract is intended to provide nutritive support for healthy immune system and cardiovascular function.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 VegCap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Olive Leaf Extract

No known
interactions
250 mg per serving

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 Leaf Extract monograph & interactions
  • › Oleuropein

Lemon Balm

Interacts with
264 drugs
85 mg per serving

Lemon balm is a gentle, lemon-scented mint-family herb traditionally used to ease stress, support sleep, and calm digestion, and topically for cold so...

Lemon Balm monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Whole Rice concentrate, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Rice extract Blend, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray Drug Interactions

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264Drugs
264 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lemon Balm2 drug types · 264 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Lemon balm seems to have CNS depressant activity in animals and in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
In vitro, constituents of lemon balm extract bind to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), preventing TSH receptor-binding and leading to the inhibition of TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. In animals, lemon balm extract has been shown to decrease levels of circulating TSH and inhibit thyroid secretion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein by Solaray interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein has a known interaction with 264 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant?
The safety data advises against lemon balm during pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise, because there isn't enough reliable safety data. This is a conversation to have with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh your specific situation.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Limited safety information exists for lemon balm while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using to get personalized advice for you and your baby.
Will this help my cold sores?
Lemon balm is possibly effective for cold sores based on available evidence. Results vary from person to person, so talk to your pharmacist about whether it might work for you.
Can this help with stress or depression?
Lemon balm is possibly effective for both stress and depression according to available evidence. It's not a replacement for medical treatment of depression, but it's something you could discuss with your doctor or therapist as part of a broader approach.
Will this make me drowsy?
Dizziness and sedation have been reported with lemon balm, but in clinical trials these didn't happen more often than with placebo. The main risk is if you're already on medications that make you drowsy — in that case, the effects might add together.

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Sources & How We Checked

Olive 250 mg 22% Oleuropein'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.

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 14 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
  1. Liccardi G, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oleaceae pollinosis: a review. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1996;111:210-7. PubMed
  2. 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

See these in context on the Olive monograph →

Lemon Balm 12 references
  1. Wolbling RH, Leonhardt K. Local therapy of herpes simplex with dried extract from Melissa officinalis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:25-31.
  2. Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M, et al. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003;74:863-6. PubMed
  3. Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NT, et al. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2002;72:953-64. PubMed
  4. Albrecht M, Berger W, Laux P, Schmidt U, et al. Psychopharmaka und Verkehrssicherheit. Der Einfluß von Euvegal® - Dragees forte auf die Fahrtüchtigkeit und Kombinationswirkungen mit Alkohol Z Allg Med 1995;71:1215-25.
  5. Herberg, KW. Nebenwirkungen pflanzlicher Beruhigungsmittel/ Leistung und Befinden nach Einnahme einer Baldrian-Hopfen-Kombination. Z.Allg Med 1996;72:234-240.
  6. Soulimani R, Fleurentin J, Mortier F, et al. Neurotropic action of the hydroalcoholic extract of Melissa officinalis in the mouse. Planta Med. 1991 Apr;57:105-9.
  7. Sourgens H, Winterhoff H, Gumbinger HG, et al. Antihormonal effects of plant extracts. TSH- and prolactin-suppressing properties of Lithospermum officinale and other plants. Planta Med. 1982 Jun;45:78-86. DOI
  8. Auf'mkolk M, Ingbar JC, Amir SM, et al. Inhibition by certain plant extracts of the binding and adenylate cyclase stimulatory effect of bovine thyrotropin in human thyroid membranes. Endocrinology. 1984 Aug;115:527-34. PubMed
  9. Santini F, Vitti P, Ceccarini G, et al. In vitro assay of thyroid disruptors affecting TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Oct;26:950-5. PubMed
  10. Alijaniha F, et al. Heart palpitation relief with Melissa officinalis leaf extract: double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of efficacy and safety. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015;164:378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.007. Epub 2015 Feb 11. PubMed
  11. Araj-Khodaei M, Noorbala AA, Yarani R, et al. A double-blind, randomized pilot study for comparison of Melissa officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia Mill. with Fluoxetine for the treatment of depression. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):207. PubMed
  12. Kucuk U, Pham M, Raza Raja MH, Saad Shaukat MH, Clark R. Transient complete atrioventricular block associated with herbal supplement use. S D Med 2023;76(7):311-313.

See these in context on the Lemon Balm monograph →

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