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Olivetum in English

Selected articles from the Olivetum knowledge base on extra virgin olive oil, its polyphenols and olive leaves — what they are, how they work in the body and what the science says.

The articles

The English selection starts from the olive oil compounds people search for the most. The complete knowledge base — news, the database of Italian olive cultivars and 30+ in-depth articles — is in italiano.

Bioactive compounds

Oleuropein

Oleuropein is the main polyphenol of unripe olives and olive leaves: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action, heart and metabolic benefits, and how to choose a polyphenol-rich oil.

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Bioactive compounds

Hydroxytyrosol

Hydroxytyrosol is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants in extra virgin olive oil: high bioavailability, protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress, cardiovascular support.

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Bioactive compounds

Oleocanthal

Oleocanthal is the secoiridoid behind the peppery sting of a good extra virgin olive oil: natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action, and how to choose a rich oil.

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