Does anyone take olive leaf extract on a daily basis, or has anyone taken it and noticed results? I myself have never tried it, but the antibacterial effects intrigue me, as I tend to get sinus infections and don't like going on antibiotics if I can help it. Does this stuff work? From what I have read there is a 'die off' effect when first taking it for some people, where things get worse. I do not like this idea much, as it makes I am not too keen on that sort of thing.

I think that getting the vitamins in line is probably the most important things to help for health, but once that is set, has anyone noticed benefits from homeopathic or plant-based supplements?

Katy,a longtime friend is elated with olive leaf extract.In 2 months time she has lost 30 lbs.and just turning 50 years old she says she feels much younger.Thanks,Van

I am surprised that those of you in Europe,with Vitamin C getting hard to get have not tried using olive leaves.I am using up to 30 leaves throughout the day with very good results.Sincerely,Van . PS, Vitamin C test strips give a good indication.

i think its awsome stuff
make sure you get olive leaf extract with a high Oleuropein percentage its usually 6% or a hefty 18%

now vitamins do a great product

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one thing to watch with taking olive leaf extract is Herxheimer Response

which is a fancy term for the body detoxing

http://www.olivus.com/cautions_olive_leaf.htm

I so wanted to be able to take Olive Leaf extract. I tried it and immediately felt that my BP was lowered, but I am allergic to olive trees, and so my eyes watered up and felt irritated. I stopped taking it. That's ok, there are other great alternatives.

I think anyone living where olive trees grow should give olive leaf therapy a try.One at a time though as they are very potent.In a few minutes after ingesting one you actually feel a definate ascorbic acid rush.I wanted you to be aware of this.Thanks,Van

Some of the people I know have mentioned that olive leaf usage actually helps correct loss of appetite and others say that it helps control pain.Another said it helped her with nausea.Olive leaf has many benefits.Thanks,Van

does anyone know the ascorbic acid content of an olive leaf by chance?

I understand that there are quite a few wild plants out there with very high naturally occuring vitamin c content.

The vitamin C content is slight,I'm sure.I think that the components in the leaf actually enable the vitamin C synthesis process in humans.I think 1 leaf allows 1,000 milligrams to be produced.1 leaf actually give you a vitamin C rush.Thanks,Van

Using up to 40 leaves a day,I have noticed a lemony scent in my perspiration.Have others noticed this?

Something that restores ascorbic acid synthesis in humans is really a marvel of our Creator.Thanks,Van

I have two different anecdotal reports of olive leaf helping these gentlemen.Thanks,Van

I have just noticed this thread - I have used different types/ brands of olive leaf over the years to treat CFS and found one that does help me slightly it contains D-lenolate ( excellent stuff ) . Life extenstion sell it :- http://www.lef.org/newshop/items/item12607.html

Please go to Bowel Tolerance on the Forum.Something about Sea Salt with ascorbic acid on the post:Largest amount of vitamin C in a 24 hour period.Maybe you have already read this pertaining to CFS.Thanks,Van

Van
I have already done that - it does not work for my cfs.
thanks anyway.