20% Hydroxytyrosol Complex
This is an Olive FRUIT Extract with a broad range of the polyphenols found in Olive Leaf Extract and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Olive FRUIT is a superior source for some polyphenol extracts compared to Olive LEAF.
This product is standardized to contain at least 16% PURE Hydroxytyrosol. It is also standardized for at least 20% Hydroxytyrosol COMPLEX, which includes both Hydroxytyrosol and related polyphenols such as Tyrosol, Oleacein and Oleocanthal.
Like all of our olive extracts, this extract comes from the true Mediterranean olive tree (Olea europaea) and is grown and extracted in Spain.
Hydroxytyrosol vs Oleuropein – which is best?
For most people, “Real European Olive Leaf Extract” by Island Nutrition is the best choice. It is standardized for 25% Oleuropein and 40% total olive polyphenols, including hydroxytyrosol complex. It is far superior to ordinary olive leaf extracts, and each capsule has as much polyphenol content as 1/3-liter of extra virgin olive oil.
HOWEVER, in some cases our 20% Hydroxytyrosol Complex is a superior choice:
Healthy intestinal bacteria converts some Oleuropein to Hydroxytyrosol, which provides many of the health benefits associated with Olive Oil. If intestinal bacteria is unhealthy, it is better to directly take Hydroxytyrosol instead of Oleuropein.
Hydroxytyrosol has an olive-like smell and taste, so the powder can be emptied from the capsule to use as a tea or mixed in food. On the other hand, Oleuropein has a strong bitter taste and generally must be taken in capsules.
There are more medical studies for Hydroxytyrosol than for Oleuropein. If you have researched the medical literature and determined that Hydroxytyrosol is better for a particular condition compared to Oleuropein, then this 20% Hydroxytyrosol Complex is a great option.