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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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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