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Olive (Olea europaea L.) leaf polyphenols improve insulin sensitivity in middle-aged overweight men: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. – Cost Effective Supplements

Olive (Olea europaea L.) leaf polyphenols improve insulin sensitivity in middle-aged overweight men: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23516412


Conclusion of this study

Supplementation with olive leaf polyphenols for 12 weeks significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic β-cell secretory capacity in overweight middle-aged men at risk of developing the metabolic syndrome.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Olive leaf extract

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Atherosclerosis


Moderately Positive
Olive leaf extract


Functions related to this study

Heart health


Moderately Positive
Olive leaf extract

Insulin control


Slightly Positive
Olive leaf extract

Overall health


Slightly Positive
Olive leaf extract


Body systems related to this study


Cardiovascular System

Digestive System

Endocrine System
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