Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg 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 Vascular Support 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Life Extension 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 Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension
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 is a single-ingredient supplement: Benolea Olive (Olea europaea) extract at 500 mg per capsule. The extract comes from olives, the same fruit you'd find in food and oil.
The inactive ingredients are Vegetable Cellulose, Acacia, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, and Vegetable Stearate — all standard capsule fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for olive leaf extract isn't established in the data we hold. The product is marketed for vascular support, but our data lists six conditions for which effectiveness has insufficient reliable evidence — among them osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, influenza, shingles, exercise-induced infections, and dyspepsia (indigestion).
That means studies haven't yet confirmed it works for these uses, not that it doesn't — just that we don't have the data to know either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive as a food — olives and olive oil — is very safe. Olive leaf extract itself seems to be well tolerated in the trials we have data for.
The most common side effects reported were headache and stomach discomfort. One person reported skin and acne, and because olive tree pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in some people, those with pollen sensitivity should keep that in mind.
The main caution: concentrated olive supplements are less studied than the whole foods. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering this for a medical reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — we don't have safety data on file for those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. That said, because concentrated olive supplements are less studied than the whole food, run your medications through the search tool on this page before you start, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist if you take anything for the heart, blood vessels, or blood pressure.
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.
This is a simple, single-ingredient olive extract with no documented drug interactions in our data. If you're curious about its effects on heart or vascular health, know that the evidence isn't established yet — it hasn't been proven to work for the conditions listed.
It's generally well tolerated, though headache and stomach discomfort are possible. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it, especially if you take medications affecting blood pressure, blood clotting, or heart rhythm.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2016.
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 Vascular Support 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 737870162360 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 59537 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Benolea Olive (Olea europaea) extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Acacia, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate
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General Statements
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Helps Maintain Healthy Systolic & Diastolic Blood Pressure For Those Already Within Normal Range
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Read the entire label and follow directions carefully prior to use. DIRECTIONS: Take one (1) capsule twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
WARNINGS: - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. - Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
CAUTION: Consult your healthcare provider before taking this product if you are being prescribed anti-hypertensive medication.
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
Q01623B
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Benolea is a registered trademark of Frutarom Netherlands B.V.
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Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension 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 Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Benolea Olive (Olea europaea) 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...
Benolea Olive (Olea europaea) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Acacia, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg. 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 Vascular Support 500 mg, from the product label.
Life Extension
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- Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
- City
- Ft. Lauderdale
- State
- Florida
- ZipCode
- 33309
- Phone Number
- 1-866-280-2852
- Web Address
- www.lef.org
Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg’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 Vascular Support 500 mg'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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