Effects of olive leaf polyphenols on blood lipid profiles and cardiovascular risk markers in healthy and at-risk populations: a narrative review
Abstract
: overall, current evidence indicates that olive leaf and olive oil polyphenols can beneficially modulate lipid parameters, oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular function. The strongest and most consistent lipid-related effects are observed in individuals with elevated cardiovascular risk and in long-duration interventions in hyperlipidaemic postmenopausal women. While mechanistic studies support multiple pathways relevant to lipid regulation, long-term standardized clinical trials with well-characterized polyphenol compositions are needed to confirm efficacy and identify optimal dosing strategies across different metabolic phenotypes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
Nuts composition and effects
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Food & Function
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 3430–3452
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN