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Olive Oil 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson EFAs

Olive Oil 1,000 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Olive Oil 1,000 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Olive Oil 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson EFAs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “organic extra Virgin Olive Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Fatty Acid Profile” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This product contains 3 active ingredients from olive oil: Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, and Palmitic Acid — a blend of fatty acids that make up the fatty acid profile of extra virgin olive oil. The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule shell), glycerin, and purified water.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heart health and cholesterol support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Stroke, cardiovascular health, lipid management.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Stroke.

Oleic acid, the main checked ingredient, is possibly effective for lowering cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and supporting heart health (coronary heart disease). The evidence is preliminary, not conclusive.

We have no effectiveness data on file for Linoleic Acid or Palmitic Acid in isolation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Olive

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Oleic acid in food amounts — like eating olive oil regularly — is generally recognized as safe. However, concentrated supplement doses of olive oil haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement is right for you. No adverse effects were documented in the data we hold.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Olive

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar), check your exact medication with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — oleic acid may increase how well your drug works.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This supplement may help with cholesterol and heart health, but the evidence is preliminary. The main thing to watch is if you take diabetes medications — oleic acid may boost their effect.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have diabetes or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.

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 Oil 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson EFAs
Barcode (UPC) 087614170923
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 31, 2018
DSLD ID 180425
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
UPC/BARCODE
087614170923
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat1 Gram(s)1%
Linoleic Acid0 NP--
Oleic Acid0 NP--
Palmitic Acid0 NP--
organic extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Gram(s)--
Fatty Acid Profile0 NP--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Superior essential fatty acids

To reorder, call toll free 1-800-437-4148 or visit our website at www.swansonvitamins.com

Formula

Made with Certified Organic Olive Oil Cold-Pressed, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Guaranteed purity & potency

Precautions

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel two times per day with water, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Formulation

Certified Organic by Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA), St. Paul, MN 55108.

General

SWE092 Rev 0 04 05 17

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Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs label

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Olive Oil 1,000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic extra Virgin Olive Oil

No known
interactions
1 Gram(s) per serving

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...

Organic extra Virgin Olive Oil monograph & interactions
  • › Fatty Acid Profile

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Olive Oil 1,000 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

0 of the 1 ingredient in Olive Oil 1,000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible.

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Olive Oil 1,000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Olive Oil 1,000 mg, from the product label.

Swanson EFAs

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
www.swansonvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs: Common Questions

Does Olive Oil 1,000 mg by Swanson EFAs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Olive Oil 1,000 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Olive Oil 1,000 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 help my cholesterol?
Oleic acid is possibly effective for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health, but the evidence is preliminary. It's not a guaranteed fix — talk with your doctor about whether it fits your plan.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or nursing?
We don't have good safety data for supplement doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Food amounts of olive oil are fine, but this concentrated product hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What exactly is oleic acid?
Oleic acid is one of the main fatty acids in olive oil — a heart-healthy fat that may help lower cholesterol and support cardiovascular health.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
Preliminary research suggests oleic acid might increase how well diabetes drugs work, which could lower your blood sugar more than expected. Check your exact medication with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Olive Oil 1,000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Olive

Olive comes from the same tree that gives us olives and olive oil, and its leaf and fruit contain antioxidant compounds like oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol. Olive oil as part of a Mediterrane...

Read the full Olive monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Olive Oil 1,000 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 3 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.

Oleic Acid 1 reference
  1. Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

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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