Standardized Olive Leaf Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by 21st Century
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Standardized 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
Standardized Olive Leaf Extract is a dietary supplement by 21st Century 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 Standardized Olive Leaf Extract by 21st Century
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, a concentrated form of compounds from the olive plant. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — rice bran, oat fiber, vegetable cellulose, magnesium silicate, and magnesium stearate — which serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for olive leaf extract isn't established yet. Our data rates it insufficient for osteoporosis, indigestion (dyspepsia), exercise-related respiratory infections, shingles, flu, and osteoarthritis.
That means either no reliable trials exist, the ones we have aren't strong enough, or results are mixed. It doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means we can't say based on what we know.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Olive as food — the oil and the fruit — is very safe. Olive leaf extract itself appears well tolerated in the trials we have data for.
The most common side effects reported were headache and stomach discomfort. One person in one trial reported skin and acne.
Because concentrated olive leaf supplements are less studied than whole olives or olive oil, play it safe: talk to your doctor before starting unless you've used it before. If you're sensitive to olive tree pollen, be aware that may trigger seasonal allergies.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this product.
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.
If you're curious about olive leaf extract for general wellness, this product is well tolerated. But the evidence for any specific condition isn't strong yet.
Check with your doctor first, especially if you have never tried concentrated olive supplements before.
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 Jul 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 Standardized Olive Leaf Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | 21st Century |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 740985217160 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 11492 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Standardized Olive Leaf Extract by 21st Century, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Leaf Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Oat Fiber, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take up to two (2) vegetarian capsules daily with meals for maximum daily results, or as directed by your healthcare provider.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
Formulation
No added Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Preservatives or Artificial Flavors.
Formula
100% Vegetarian Formula
General Statements
The Natural Alternative for Improved Circulation and General Well Being*
Unconditionally guaranteed for purity, freshness and label potency.
HERBAL EXTRACT
21st Century's Extract (Olea europaea) standardized to 8% oleuropein is a valued nutritional discovery in support of the immune system.* For centuries the cultures of the Mediterranean have used olive daily in food preparations promoting good health and long life. 21st Century's standardized herbal extracts are thoroughly tested to assure specific levels of the important active ingredients are present for maximum benefit.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
21ST Century(R)...for a healthier future.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Seals/Symbols
MADE IN USA
General
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Standardized Olive Leaf Extract by 21st Century label
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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 Standardized Olive Leaf Extract by 21st Century
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 Servings per container30 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 Bran, Oat Fiber, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Standardized Olive Leaf Extract by 21st Century Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Standardized 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 Standardized Olive Leaf Extract, from the product label.
21st Century
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- 21st Century Healthcare, Inc.
- Street Address
- 2119 S. Wilson Street
- City
- Tempe
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85282
- Web Address
- www.21stcenturyvitamins.com
Standardized Olive Leaf Extract by 21st Century: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Standardized 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
Standardized 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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