Olivamine Ingredients: Hydroxytyrosol

Hydroxytyrosol is the major component of the phenolic fraction of olives, which is known for its antioxidant properties. Hydroxytyrosol is a water and lipid-soluble molecule that is an efficient scavenger of peroxyl radicals.⁸ Experiments demonstrate that hydroxytyrosol effectively counteracts the cytotoxic effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in various human cellular systems. In studies using hydroxytyrosol pre-incubated cells, it was found that damage due to oxidative stress, such as lipid peroxidation and alterations of cell permeability, could be prevented and that hydroxytyrosol exerted a protective effect against H₂O₂ induced oxidative hemolysis.⁹