Oleuropein

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Vasodilator through GABA-potentiation and calcium channel effects; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

Major anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant compound found in leaves and bark; also present in olive leaves

Research Notes

Oleuropein demonstrates blood pressure reduction in hypertension clinical trials through vascular relaxation mechanisms. Antioxidant effects reduce endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerotic progression. Primary bioactive in olive leaf extracts.

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Extensively studied iridoid with strong anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant activity in clinical and preclinical studies.

Found In 2 Herbs

Olive Leaf

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3D Molecular Structure

Secoiridoid glycoside

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Oleuropein

Secoiridoid glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Secoiridoid glycoside)

Gentiopicrin(1)Specnuezhenide(1)Swertiamarin(1)

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