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Dietary supplement

Olive Leaf Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Sunshine

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

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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

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
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Olive's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cardiovascular health and antioxidant support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Metabolic syndrome, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Heart health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Olive is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Metabolic syndrome (Natural Medicines).

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.

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, 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.

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 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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
099904002043
IngredientAmount% DV
Olive Leaf Extract420 mg--

Other ingredients: Capsule, Cellulose, Plant, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin

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Label statements
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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

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
420 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 Leaf Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Cellulose, Plant, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

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

Nature's Sunshine

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Name
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc.
City
Spanish Fork
State
UT
ZipCode
84660
Phone Number
1-800-223-8225
Web Address
www.naturessunshine.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Olive Leaf Extract by Nature's Sunshine: Common Questions

Does Olive Leaf Extract by Nature's Sunshine interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf Extract. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Olive Leaf Extract 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 actually for?
The product is marketed for several uses — bone health, digestion, respiratory infections, shingles, flu, and joint pain — but we don't have reliable evidence yet that it works for any of them. If you're thinking about trying it for a specific reason, ask your doctor whether it makes sense for you.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for Olive Leaf Extract in pregnancy or lactation. Because concentrated supplements are less studied than olive food, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing — they can give you personalized advice.
What side effects might I notice?
Headache and stomach discomfort are the most commonly reported in trials. One person reported skin and acne. If you have seasonal allergies to olive tree pollen, this product could potentially trigger them.
Is olive leaf extract the same as olive oil?
No — olive oil and whole olives as food are very safe, but this is a concentrated extract from the leaves, and concentrated supplements are less studied. Your doctor's approval is a good idea before you start.
How many active ingredients are in this?
Just one — Olive Leaf Extract. The rest are inactive ingredients that help form the capsule.

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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

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.

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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