I also take various herbal supplements, but again remind you that before taking any herbal supplements, first you should do some research and check it out with your doctor. The reason I supplement my diet with herbal supplements is that in my research, I have found that before traditional medicine existed, people relied on herbal remedies to restore their health. I have also found that many of the herbal supplements available today still offer many of those same health benefits without the side effects of more traditional medicine.

The supplement I am highlighting today is Olive Leaf Extract (OLE). The brand OLE that I use is Solaray and is manufactured by the Nutraceutical Corporation. As I have stated in previous posts, Soloray has been in the supplement business since 1973 and has very high standards regarding testing and quality control of their products. Olive Leaf Extract has been used in the Mediterranean part of the world for centuries and has been touted as having very high natural healing and immune boosting properties. The primary reason I use this supplement is because of the heart health benefits such as maintaining healthy blood pressure and reducing “bad” cholesterol levels.

Olive Leaf Extract is also believed to offer the following:

·  High anti-oxidant benefits  

·  Protection from viruses and bacteria

·  Improved circulation

·  Shorter durations for colds and flu

·  Increased energy levels

·  Anti-inflammatory benefits

If you have been considering herbal remedies, and adding herbal supplements to your diet, then this supplement may be for you. But as always, do your own research and then consult with your doctor.