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Olive Leaf Extract (60 Vcaps)
Helps support a healthy immune function
Beneficial for the maintenance of healthy skin
Contains 12% oleuropein & 250mg of whole olive leaf
By now, you may have heard about antioxidants and their ability to improve our health. But what are they, and what do they do for the body? Well, their main function is to neutralize free radicals, thereby protecting the body from oxidative damage. But let’s back up.
Atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter. They are made up of three types of particles: protons (containing a positive charge), neutrons (neutral), and electrons (containing a negative charge). Protons and neutrons form the nucleus of the atom, while electrons orbit around it. For the atom to remain stable, these electrons must exist in pairs. When an atom has an odd number of electrons in its outer shell, it leaves an unpaired electron, making it unstable and reactive.
Free radicals are unstable atoms or molecules that are missing an electron in their outer shell, and in order to maintain an even number of electrons, they will steal an electron from another molecule. When this happens, the molecule it stole from becomes oxidized and sparks a chain reaction of electron stealing. This is where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants are molecules stable enough that they can donate electrons to free radicals, which helps neutralize them and stop them from causing further damage.
Free radicals are produced as a natural byproduct of many chemical processes in the body. Simply breathing will produce free radicals, and in controlled amounts, they are necessary for these chemical processes to continue. But factors such as smoking, alcohol, a poor diet, and exposure to pollution can accelerate the production of free radicals. When there are more free radicals than antioxidants in the body, it can lead to a state called oxidative stress, often resulting in cellular damage that can trigger chronic inflammation, impact the immune system, and accelerate the aging process.
Traditionally known as part of the Mediterranean diet, Olive Leaf is a potent source of oleuropein, a powerful antioxidant known to help improve skin health and strengthen immune function. With 12% oleuropein and 250mg of whole olive leaf, CanPrev’s Olive Leaf Extract formula provides potent antioxidant support for healthy skin, enhanced immune function, and overall good health.
