This time of year, you are almost guaranteed to catch some form of cold. The amount you suffer from this is down to recovering well with sleep, drinking plenty of water and of course optimal nutrition. Have you considered the power of olive leaf extract?
There are compounds called phytoalexins which are like the inbuilt immune system in plants. The good news for us is these compounds shows in research to fight bacteria and some viruses in humans too by creating chemicals which kill these unwelcome microorganisms or stopping the replicating processes, directly penetrating the viral shell or blocking the food chain to keep the virus alive. On top of this olive leaf extract has been shown in research to enhance your body’s immune response system which help to kill the virus or bacteria.
On top of this olive leaf extract acts as an antioxidant which improves your cell’s stability from reactive oxygen species which can damage and kill your body’s cells. Improves your body’s natural detox system, prevents your tissues from damage in oxygen and improves the recovery from any damage which may occur.
15mls of olive leaf extract or 2 capsules is recommended daily to help beat a cold. One One study of participants with suboptimal diets to enhance immune function were given olive leaf extract containing 100mgs of oleuropropein which acts as an antioxidant and stimulant of macrophages which help destroy the virus or infection. Those who took the olive leaf extract had 28 days fewer sick days compared to those who did not take the olive leaf extract.
Take home message: olives have been used for centuries to improve health and wellbeing. It seems almost obvious that this fruit can assist in enhancing your immune system and help to keep you well and keep your days out of action to a minimum.
