Olive leaves were first used medicinally in Ancient Egypt with benefits of that range from promoting increased energy and healthy blood pressure, to supporting the cardiovascular system and the immune system.
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Oleuropein (73% total extract) Caffeic acid Tyrosol Verbascoside Rutin Apigenin-7-O-glucoside Luteolin-7-O-glucoside Luteolin-4’-O-glucoside 2-decenal-E Benzeneacetaldehyde 2-undecenal Mannitol
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Flavonoids: antibacterial, antiviral, antipathogenic Specifically:
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| Why SFE |
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SFE proved better for extraction of bioactive compounds Lesser-affected end products |
| Optimization |
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4,351psi/100˚ C/1mL-min co-solvent (H2O) It is noted that the whole extract has synergistic effects |
