Olive Leaf Extract Helps People With Diabetes
Olive leaf contains active substances that stimulate insulin and lower blood sugar levels. It is also effective with other problems.
The olive tree is the archetypal tree of Mediterranean culture, but it has been in the antipodes where researchers from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) have determined that olive leaf extract is capable of reducing insulin sensitivity by 15% ( which makes it more effective) and to increase its production by the pancreas by 28%.
Olive leaf to control blood sugar
The olive leaf thus becomes a natural, effective remedy with advantages over synthetic medications to treat imbalances such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes, especially type 2.
Studies indicate that the olive tree stimulates the secretion of the hormone insulin, responsible for controlling blood sugar levels. But in addition to reducing sugar, it also reduces oxidative stress, that is, the amount of free radicals that can cause damage to cells and tissues.
A supplement to regulate weight
A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, led by Dr. Yong Shen, shows that the olive leaf combats the accumulation of fat in the body through the regulation of the expression of certain genes. This can help you lose weight in the context of a low-calorie plant-based diet.
Properties of olive leaf extract
The properties of the olive leaf have been described by natural medicine:
- Protects the tissues of the digestive system.
- It is neuroprotective.
- It has antibiotic effects (inhibits the growth of microorganisms).
- Reduces the risk of cancer.
- Relieves inflammations.
- Lowers blood pressure
- It is analgesic.
- It has an antioxidant effect.
Other common indications
Olive leaf extract, which is generally taken in doses of 500 to 1,000 mg daily, is used to treat heart and cardiovascular conditions and viral infections, especially herpes attacks.
To treat herpes you can place on the painful blisters some cotton swabs moistened with a few drops of olive extract.
Why is olive leaf extract effective?
Olive leaves contain, among many other substances, a phenolic compound called oleuropein with great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This substance, which is also found in the pulp of olives and in oil, helps to explain the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Oleuropein against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Oleuropein has also been shown to be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. This is based on the antioxidant action that reduces the damage suffered by neurons, especially in its ability to produce the neurotransmitter dopamine.
