NOW Foods Supplements, Olive Leaf Glycerite Liquid, 18% Oleuropein, Dropper Included, Free Radical Scavenger*, 2-Ounce

My first experience with olive leaf extract was in my opinion bad tasting but effective. I had a crown that was infected and within a day the swelling and pain had resided and within 3 days I was back to normal.I had hope within 5 minutes of using this. I put it on my tongue and pushed it into my teeth and apparently this worked quite well. In addition I work out daily and sometimes I put forth incredible effort; the problem is as I push to finish whatever exercise I am performing I have a tendency to push my tongue into my teeth. This is something I am trying to consciously avoid but still I do it and this causes some minor infections or pain in the side of my tongue. Nothing much has helped me resolve the damage UNTIL I squirted some of this Now olive leaf extract into both sides of my tongue then later that day ALL IS WELL. Almost instant healing..? I have tried everything people before I tried this.Be careful there are other products out there in bigger bottles claiming to be great for you , and maybe they are..? This product without a doubt is olive leaves extracted, nothing more nothing less.People are taking this daily as an anti-aging formula; not me. I am swaying towards the mushroom route. Also I do not want to risk building up some type of tolerance to this incredible product.

I initially tried NOW Supplements Olive Leaf Glycerite Liquid as part of my wellness routine, seeking its purported benefits. The product delivered as expected, offering convenience with the included dropper and providing a straightforward way to incorporate olive leaf extract into my daily regimen.However, as my routine evolved and my preferences shifted, I found myself gravitating towards a capsule form of this supplement. While the liquid form was effective and easy to use, the capsule format better aligns with my current lifestyle and supplementation approach.Despite transitioning away from the liquid form, I must acknowledge the positive experience I had with NOW Supplements Olive Leaf Glycerite. It served its purpose admirably during the time I used it, and I would still recommend it to others seeking the benefits of olive leaf extract in liquid form.

Historically, olive leaf was used as a cure-all herbal tonic for an assortment of maladies. Even today, the antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties of olive leaf have much to offer in the way of health benefits.It's currently being studied for its ability to control blood sugar, improve heart health, lower blood pressure, as well as potential as a cancer preventative. However, one of its main benefits is as a super-antioxidant. Research has shown it to have an antioxidant capacity almost double that of green tea extract and 400% higher than vitamin C. There are many health promoting benefits linked to its antioxidant activity...for instance, its anti-inflammatory properties which can be of help with the pain and swelling of arthritis. These antioxidant compounds provide major health benefits, and help to reduce the risk of many chronic and degenerative diseases.While many other immune boosters work only at stimulating your body's own immune system to work at peak efficiency, the oleuropein in olive leaf works to kill or resist the multiplication of a broad range of viruses, bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and other parasites in your system. So, not only is your immune system getting bolstered; the olive leaf itself is doing much of the work for you in ridding your body of the offending problem.Another significant benefit of olive leaf is that it helps to inactivate disease-causing pathogens without destroying the good bacteria in your intestinal tract. This is an advantage over antibiotics which normally kill bad as well as good bacteria. Since nearly 70% of your immunity resides inside your gastrointestinal system, it's important to keep a healthy amount of good bacteria present. Because of this, it's important to begin using olive leaf extract before an infection worsens to the point of an antibiotic becoming necessary.I've found this to be a very important supplement for our family's health. While I usually take the minimum dose daily, we do increase the dosage at the first sign of illness.I've used olive leaf in both capsule and this liquid form. You can use 1-2 droppers-full twice a day by either squeezing it into your mouth or, as I do, by putting it into a glass of water and drinking it. I prefer the latter way. I add it to just an inch or two of water in a glass and quickly chug it down. It doesn't taste great; but it doesn't taste horrible either. To me, it sort of tastes like what a freshly-cut hay field smells.There are also reported benefits for animals. I put a small amount in my dogs' and cat's meals every day as a preventative to illness.