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Dietary supplement

Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Life Extension

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

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.

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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 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
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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Helps maintain healthy blood pressure within normal range.
  • We looked for evidence on: Blood pressure, Hypertension, Cardiovascular health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

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.

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 — 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.

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 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.

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 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

At a glance

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)
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
737870162360
IngredientAmount% DV
Benolea Olive (Olea europaea) extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Acacia, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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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.

What’s inside

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.

500 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...

Benolea Olive (Olea europaea) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Acacia, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg, from the product label.

Life Extension

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Name
Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
City
Ft. Lauderdale
State
Florida
ZipCode
33309
Phone Number
1-866-280-2852
Web Address
www.lef.org
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Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension: Common Questions

Does Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg by Life Extension interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg 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.
Will this interact with my blood pressure or heart medication?
No interactions are documented in our data for the olive extract. However, we have limited safety data on concentrated supplements, so it's worth checking your exact medications with the tool on this page and confirming with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
What side effects should I watch for?
Olive leaf extract seems well tolerated overall. The most common reported side effects are headache and stomach discomfort. One person reported skin and acne. If you have pollen allergies, note that olive tree pollen can trigger seasonal symptoms.
Does this actually work for vascular health?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works for vascular issues or the other conditions it's marketed for, including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and influenza.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Because concentrated olive supplements are less studied than the whole food, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it during pregnancy or while nursing.
Why is olive supplement different from olive oil I cook with?
Olives and olive oil as food are very safe and well studied. This is a concentrated extract in supplement form, which hasn't been as thoroughly researched. That's why the safety data is more limited.

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Olive Leaf Vascular Support 500 mg label
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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

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.

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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