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 The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
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. Olive leaf has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, though the evidence backing those uses is limited in the data we hold.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — rice flour, gelatin, and water — that serve as fillers and the capsule shell itself.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for olive leaf extract falls short of being reliable across the conditions it's marketed for. The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for osteoporosis, indigestion (dyspepsia), exercise-related respiratory infections, shingles (herpes zoster), flu, and osteoarthritis.
That means the studies either aren't robust enough yet or haven't been done in sufficient numbers to say whether it actually works for any of these.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive as food and the oil pressed from it are very safe — people eat them all the time. The concentrated extract in supplement form, though, is less studied, so the long-term safety picture isn't as clear.
In clinical trials, most people tolerated it well, but headache and stomach discomfort showed up as the most common complaints. A small number of people have reported skin problems or acne.
Keep in mind that olive tree pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive people. Because concentrated supplements carry more unknowns than whole foods, your doctor should weigh in before you use one regularly.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page or confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 extract is generally well tolerated and carries no known drug interactions in our data. However, the evidence that it works for the conditions it's marketed for isn't established yet, and concentrated supplements are less studied than olives and olive oil as foods.
If you're interested in trying it, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you have regular medications or seasonal allergies.
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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 25, 2012.
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 | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 13004 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Olive Leaf Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Leaf Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Water
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General
Item#: VS-1675 / 1057821
General Statements
Olive leaf has a wide range of constituents, including oleoropein. Oleoropein from olives may also have antibacterial properties. Olive leaf extract is popular with those desiring immune support.
STANDARDIZED HERBS
SINCE 1977
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to two (2) capsules daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Warning Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
Does Not Contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors Added.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formula
6% Oleuropein Olea Europaea
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Olive Leaf Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
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 container100 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 Flour, Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Olive Leaf Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe 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.
Olive Leaf Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions
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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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