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Dietary supplement

Olive Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by L.A. Naturals

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

Olive Leaf is a dietary supplement by L.A. Naturals 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 by L.A. Naturals

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.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients, both olive — regular olive and certified organic olive — in capsule form. Olives and olive oil are foods most of us know well, but these concentrated supplements are a different story than eating them at the dinner table.

The product also includes modified vegetable cellulose (the capsule material) and omega-3 fatty acids powder as inactive ingredients.

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 for olive doesn't establish how well it works for any of the conditions it's marketed for — osteoporosis, indigestion (dyspepsia), exercise-induced respiratory infections, shingles (herpes zoster), flu, or osteoarthritis all fall into insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research so far hasn't been robust enough to make a confident call either way.

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 food and oil is very safe, but concentrated olive supplements are less studied, and the safety data on supplements isn't as solid as it is for food forms. According to the trials we have, headache and stomach discomfort are the most common side effects when taken by mouth.

One person reported skin problems and acne. If you're sensitive to olive tree pollen seasonally, that's also worth keeping in mind.

Since safety data on concentrated supplements is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you have any health concerns or take other medications.

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 ingredients we could check in this product.

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.

Olive Leaf might appeal to you if you're interested in a traditional supplement with a good safety record as a food, but the evidence for it treating specific health conditions isn't established yet. Because concentrated supplements are less researched than olives and olive oil you'd eat, it's a good idea to run it by your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you have any existing health conditions or take other medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2014.

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 L.A. Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 641356155909
Net contents 90 Veggie Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2014
DSLD ID 34944
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Olive Leaf by L.A. Naturals, 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 Veggie Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Veggie Cap(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
641356155909
IngredientAmount% DV
Olive250 mg--
certified organic Olive150 mg--

Other ingredients: Modified Vegetable Cellulose, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Powder

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Label statements
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.
General Statements

Rev 051002

RAW SINGLE HERB MEDICINAL BOTANICALS VEGGIE CAPSULES

15% Oleuropein & Full Spectrum

K-1604

MADE IN THE USA

Formulation

No Gluten, No Dairy (Milk or Lactose), No Soy, No Nuts, No Egg, No Fish or Shellfish, Suitable for Vegetarians, No Artificial Preservatives, Sweeteners or Colors

No Gluten, No Dairy (Milk or Lactose), No Soy, No Nuts, No Egg, No Fish or Shellfish, Suitable for Vegetarians, No Artificial Preservatives, Sweeteners or Colors

100% VEGETARIAN

Seals/Symbols

L.a.(TM)

K PARVE

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: Take 1-2 caps, 1-3 times per day or as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

WARNINGS: Keep out of the reach of children.

See for yourself

Olive Leaf by L.A. Naturals label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Olive Leaf by L.A. Naturals

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

Serving size1 Veggie Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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

No known
interactions
250 mg per serving Form: Oleuropein

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 & interactions

Certified organic Olive

No known
interactions
150 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...

Certified organic Olive monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Modified Vegetable Cellulose, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Olive Leaf by L.A. Naturals 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.

L.A. Naturals

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Name
Palko Services
Street Address
4991 W. US Hwy 20
City
Michigan City
State
IN
ZipCode
46360
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Olive Leaf by L.A. Naturals: Common Questions

Does Olive Leaf by L.A. Naturals 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 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.
What are the most common side effects?
Headache and stomach discomfort are the most common complaints from people taking olive leaf extract. One person in a trial reported skin problems and acne. Overall, olive leaf extract seems to be well tolerated.
Is olive leaf safe as a concentrated supplement, not just as food?
Olive as a food or oil is very safe, but concentrated supplements haven't been studied as thoroughly. The safety data on concentrated olive supplements isn't as well established, so it's worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Does it actually work for the conditions it claims to help?
The evidence we have doesn't establish how well olive works for osteoporosis, indigestion, exercise-induced respiratory infections, shingles, flu, or osteoarthritis — we'd need stronger research to say either way.
Will this trigger seasonal allergies if I'm allergic to olive tree pollen?
Olive tree pollen can cause seasonal respiratory allergies, so if you're sensitive to pollen in general or have a known olive pollen allergy, mention this to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.

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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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