Olive Leaf 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Natural Factors HerbalFactors
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Olive Leaf 500 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 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Natural Factors HerbalFactors 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 Olive Leaf 500 mg by Natural Factors HerbalFactors
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 500 mg per capsule. The extract comes from the leaves of the olive plant and is concentrated — different from olive oil or whole olives you'd eat as food.
The capsule also holds rice powder, gelatin, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients that help hold it together and keep it stable.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that olive leaf extract works for any of the conditions it's marketed for — osteoporosis, dyspepsia (indigestion), exercise-induced respiratory infections, shingles, influenza, or osteoarthritis. The data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for each of these.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the studies aren't there yet or aren't strong enough to say.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive leaf extract appears to be well tolerated overall. In trials and use, the most common side effects reported were headache and stomach discomfort.
One person reported skin breakouts after using it, and people with seasonal pollen allergies to olive tree pollen should be aware that may be a trigger. The caution here is that while olives and olive oil as food are very safe, concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so the full safety picture isn't clear — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have health concerns.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this product's ingredients. That said, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before starting, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to add.
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 extract and you don't take medications that might interact with it, this product is generally well tolerated. The catch is that we don't have solid evidence it works for the conditions it claims to address.
Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start — they know your full health picture and can tell you whether it makes sense for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2017.
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 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Natural Factors HerbalFactors |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 068958045696 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 76365 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Olive Leaf 500 mg by Natural Factors HerbalFactors, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Olive leaf extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice powder, Gelatin capsule, Magnesium Stearate
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Seals/Symbols
isura Non-GMO - Mass Spec Documentation - Lab tested
Purity & potency guaranteed
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: 1 capsule 1-4 times per day between meals or as directed by a health professional. For maintenance, take 1 capsule 2 times per day.
Precautions
Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.
Formula
Natural Factors Olive Leaf Extract is standardized to contain oleuropein, the powerful phytochemical responsible for supporting the body’s natural defense system.
15% Oleuropein
General Statements
Manufactured by Natural Factors to ensure safety and potency in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the FDA and Health Canada.
Product of Canada Recyclable container and label.
Support for the body's defense system
Formulation
Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
Storage
For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has 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
Dietary Supplement
General
R4
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Olive Leaf 500 mg by Natural Factors HerbalFactors 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 500 mg by Natural Factors HerbalFactors
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice powder, Gelatin capsule, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Olive Leaf 500 mg by Natural Factors HerbalFactors Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf 500 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 500 mg, from the product label.
Natural Factors HerbalFactors
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Olive Leaf 500 mg by Natural Factors HerbalFactors: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Olive Leaf 500 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 500 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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