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Dietary supplement

Olive Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cedar Bear

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Olive Leaf is a dietary supplement by Cedar Bear 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 by Cedar Bear

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.50 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

Cedar Bear Olive Leaf is a liquid supplement containing one active ingredient: olive (from the olive plant). The product also includes USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine and purified water as inactive ingredients to deliver and preserve the extract.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Olive product and its label doesn't state a use — see Olive's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate olive for osteoporosis, upset stomach (dyspepsia), exercise-induced respiratory infections, shingles, flu, and osteoarthritis. In other words, we don't have solid data from trials on whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh what evidence does exist against your own situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Olive

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.

Olive as a food and oil is very safe. Olive leaf extract itself appears to be well tolerated when taken by mouth in typical amounts.

The most common side effects reported in trials were headache and stomach discomfort. One person reported skin issues and acne, and olive tree pollen can trigger seasonal respiratory allergies in some people.

The safety of concentrated olive supplements is less well studied than whole foods, so check with your doctor before starting if you have health concerns or take medications regularly.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Olive

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the olive ingredient we could check. That doesn't mean they don't exist—just that our monograph shows none.

Use the search tool on this page to check your specific medications, or ask your pharmacist before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Cedar Bear Olive Leaf is a single-ingredient liquid extract that's generally well tolerated, though the research supporting its use for specific health goals is limited. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have seasonal allergies to olive pollen, or take regular medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it fits your situation.

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 Nov 21, 2020.

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 Leaf, straight from the product label.

Brand Cedar Bear
Barcode (UPC) 834711000567
Net contents 30 mL; 1 fl. Oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2020
DSLD ID 239301
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Olive Leaf by Cedar Bear, 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:
0.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
834711000567
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.5 mL--
Olive0 NP--

Other ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Manufactured in the USA

True Alcohol Free Sugar Free Gluten Free

Vegan

Immune support

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: .5 mL (10 drops) 1 to 3 times a day, or as needed. Shake well.

Precautions

Warning: Not for use if pregnant or nursing.

Consult your physician before use.

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.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practices K (Kosher)

Formula

K (Kosher)

Olea europaea

General Statements

Herbal single

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Olive Leaf by Cedar Bear label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Olive Leaf by Cedar Bear

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

0.5 mL per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Olive Leaf by Cedar Bear Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Olive Leaf, from the product label.

Cedar Bear

See all Cedar Bear products
Name
Cedar Bear Naturales INC
Street Address
PO Box 158
City
Roosevelt
State
UT
ZipCode
84066
Phone Number
1-888-854-3727
Web Address
Cedarbear.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Olive Leaf by Cedar Bear: Common Questions

Does Olive Leaf by Cedar Bear interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Olive Leaf contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
What is olive leaf extract used for?
People take it hoping to help with osteoporosis, upset stomach, respiratory infections after exercise, shingles, flu, and osteoarthritis. The evidence we hold shows insufficient data to rate whether it actually works for any of these, so the science isn't solid yet.
What are the most common side effects?
Headache and stomach discomfort are the most common. One person reported skin and acne issues. If you're allergic to olive pollen, you might have a respiratory reaction.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Olive leaf extract appears well tolerated in typical amounts, but concentrated supplements are less studied than olive oil and olives as foods. Talk with your doctor if you plan to use it regularly or have ongoing health concerns.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for olive in pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting.
What's in this product besides the olive extract?
USP Grade Vegetable Glycerine and purified water, which are inactive ingredients used to deliver and preserve the extract.

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Olive Leaf label
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The Full Monographs Behind Olive Leaf’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Olive Leaf'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 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
  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 →

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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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