Olive Leaf 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Olive Leaf 250 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
Olive Leaf 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 2 active ingredients. 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 Olive Leaf 250 mg by Nature's Way
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 2 active ingredients: Olive Leaf Extract (which breaks down into its component parts, including Oleuropein) and Olive. The extract is the working part — it's the concentrated form of compounds pulled from olive leaves.
The inactive ingredients are Hypromellose (a capsule material) and Magnesium Stearate (a binder).
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for Olive in this supplement isn't established yet. We hold data on six uses — osteoporosis, indigestion (dyspepsia), exercise-related respiratory infections, shingles (herpes zoster), flu, and osteoarthritis — and all of them show insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research so far isn't solid enough for us to make a claim either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive as a food — the oil, whole olives — is very safe with long everyday use. Olive leaf extract appears well tolerated in the studies we've seen.
The most common side effects reported orally are headache and stomach discomfort. One trial participant reported skin and acne after using olive leaf extract.
A small number of people may have seasonal respiratory allergy to olive tree pollen. Because this is a concentrated supplement and not food-form olive, the long-term safety picture isn't as well studied as for olive oil or olives you'd eat.
We don't hold pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for this ingredient — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're interested in trying Olive Leaf for general wellness, the side-effect data suggests it's generally well tolerated, though the evidence for specific health claims isn't established yet. The lack of known drug interactions is a plus.
Because safety data on concentrated supplements is thinner than on food-form olive, run it by your pharmacist or doctor first if you're on other medications or have health concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 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
General information
Key facts about Olive Leaf 250 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033674640005 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328004 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Olive Leaf 250 mg by Nature's Way, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Leaf Extract | 250 mg | -- |
| Oleuropein | 30 mg | -- |
| Olive | 180 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate
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
Supports heart health Botanicals are sourced where they grow best
Bottled and tested in the USA
Vegan Gelatin free
Plant powered
Gluten free. No wheat, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors or flavors. Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Vegan Gelatin free
Formula
Standardized to 12% oleuropein (30 mg) per serving
250 mg Olive Leaf Extract per serving
General Statements
Explore more products at naturesway.com Bottle made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2024 Nature's Way Brands, LLC
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Vegan Gelatin free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Adults take 1 capsule two times daily with food or water.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a kidney disorder, or are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperatures. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
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Olive Leaf 250 mg by Nature's Way 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 Olive Leaf 250 mg by Nature's Way
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(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 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 Leaf Extract monograph & interactions- › Oleuropein
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: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Olive Leaf 250 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf 250 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 Olive Leaf 250 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Way
See all Nature's Way products- Name
- Nature's Way Brands, LLC
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- naturesway.com
Olive Leaf 250 mg by Nature's Way: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Olive Leaf 250 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Olive Leaf 250 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
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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