Olive Leaf Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Olive Leaf Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by Nature's Sunshine 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 Extract by Nature's Sunshine
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. It's a concentrated form of compounds from olive leaves.
The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — cellulose, plant-based magnesium stearate, and maltodextrin — that help hold it together.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we have isn't enough to rate how well Olive Leaf Extract works for any of its claimed uses — osteoporosis, indigestion, exercise-related respiratory infections, shingles, flu, or osteoarthritis. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the studies so far haven't been robust enough to say one way or the other.
Talk with your doctor if you're thinking about using it for a specific health goal.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive as a food and oil is very safe, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied. Most people tolerate Olive Leaf Extract well, with headache and stomach discomfort reported most often in trials.
One person reported skin and acne problems in a clinical trial. Keep in mind that if you have seasonal allergies to olive tree pollen, this supplement could potentially trigger them.
Because the safety of concentrated olive supplements isn't fully known, check with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. Still, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start.
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.
Olive Leaf Extract is a single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated, though long-term safety data is limited. The evidence for what it actually does is still unclear.
If you're considering it for a specific reason — immune support, joint health, or anything else — talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to decide if it's right 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 Oct 24, 2022.
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 Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099904002043 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278192 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Olive Leaf Extract by Nature's Sunshine, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Leaf Extract | 420 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Cellulose, Plant, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin
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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.
General Statements
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Formula
Olive Leaf Extract supports cardiovascular health and has antioxidant properties. It naturally contains the plant polyphenol oleuropein. Standardized to 12% Oleuropein.
Ko Pareve (Kosher)
Seals/Symbols
Ko Pareve (Kosher)
Precautions
Do not use if inner seal is missing or damaged.
Formulation
Cardiovascular support With herbal extracts Provides antioxidant support
Guaranteed pure
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Natures Sunshine Herbal experts since 1972
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Take 1 capsule with a meal one to three times daily.
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Olive Leaf Extract by Nature's Sunshine 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 Extract by Nature's Sunshine
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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: Capsule, Cellulose, Plant, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Olive Leaf Extract by Nature's Sunshine Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf Extract. 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 Extract, from the product label.
Nature's Sunshine
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- Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
- City
- Spanish Fork
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84660
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-8225
- Web Address
- www.naturessunshine.com
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Olive Leaf Extract’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 Extract'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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