Olive Leaf Extract
The effect that olive leaf extract has on the body has been researched and looked at for some time, and has become a much talked about ingredient used in the treatment of fevers and infections.
Although olive leaf extract is classed as an alternative herbal remedy, it can be helpful in the treatment of the common cold, flu, cold sores (herpes), ear infections, eye infections, nose and throat infections, impetigo, pink eye, parasites, and a host of bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Many major health claims are being made about olive leaf extract, but since they involve unverified clinical trials it is best not to list the claimed pathogens that it is said to destroy.
The main constituent of olive leaf is the phytochemical oleuropein, which has broken down to elenolic acid, which have a powerful anti-bacterial effect, and has the ability to interfere with critical amino acid production essential for viruses.
Oleuropein is a bitter monoterpene glycoside of the class known as secoiridoids and is also one of the major components found in the polyphenolic portion of olive oil It seems helpful in containing viral infections and the spreading of these viruses by inactivating them, and the ability to directly penetrate infected cells and stop viral replication.
In the case of retroviruses, it seems to be able to neutralize the production of reverse transcriptase and protease and also seems to be helpful in stimulating phagocytosis, which is an immune system response in which cells ingest harmful microorganisms and foreign matter. More often than not autoimmune disorders are kept active by the immune system being in a constant war of attrition against pathogenic micro-organisms. Often, this is the common candida infection, but in other cases may involve one or more unknown virus or bacteria. Examples of autoimmune disorders are rheumatoid arthritis, M.S., lupus, Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis , asthma, psoriasis, macular degeneration, diabetes and more.
Some research suggests that olive leaf extract may be a "true anti-viral" compound, as it appears to selectively block an entire virus-specific system. Because of the above, it may be useful when looking to fight influenza, the common cold, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and other viral infections. It is difficult to conduct research with autistic children , simply through the fact that their immune system problems vary from child to child. There are many case histories on the net that show how the introduction of OLE has had a very positive effect, and we urge you to check these out. Not just to establish whether you are going to use OLE , but also to work out a dosage. Many sites offer the product at circa £45...which to be honest is just too expensive! There are some more sensible prices available...such as those on the WWW.NUTRISUN.CO.OK website. Shop around.
Olive leaf extract also seems to be indicated as useful in boosting the energy levels, assisting with chronic fatigue as well as helping with allergies. Olive leaf extract has been reported by leading clinicians to offer significant benefit when included as part of an immune system enhancement program designed to combat micro-organisms.
A word of warning.....Olive Leaf Extract is non-toxic, but when killing too many pathogens too quickly (detoxifying), a "die off" or Herxheimer's reaction may occur - which is experienced as flu-like symptoms or allergic attacks. This however only happens with high dosage and normally passes quickly.