General Dosage
500-1000mg standardized extract daily (providing 75-200mg oleuropein)
Maximum dose: No established upper limit; doses up to 1500mg/day used without adverse effects in studies
Olive Leaf Extract Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 500-1000mg standardized extract daily (providing 75-200mg oleuropein)
Timing: With meals to reduce potential GI discomfort; divide into 2-3 doses for sustained levels • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
Daily immune support
500mg extract dailyEmerging
Acute immune support
1000mg extract daily in divided dosesEmerging
Antioxidant protection
500-750mg extract dailyEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Daily immune support | 500mg extract daily | Emerging |
| Acute immune support | 1000mg extract daily in divided doses | Emerging |
| Antioxidant protection | 500-750mg extract daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: No established upper limit; doses up to 1500mg/day used without adverse effects in studies
Timing & Absorption
With meals to reduce potential GI discomfort; divide into 2-3 doses for sustained levels
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Barbaro B, Toietta G, Maggio R, et al. (2014). Effects of the olive-derived polyphenol oleuropein on human health. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. DOI PubMed
- Micol V, Caturla N, Perez-Fons L, Mas V, Perez L, Estepa A (2005). The olive leaf extract exhibits antiviral activity against viral haemorrhagic septicaemia rhabdovirus (VHSV). Antiviral Research. DOI PubMed