By Lucille Lamb


In the fitness products manufacturing sector there appears to be a major trend towards the consumption of products from more natural sources. With regards natural supplements for men this is also becoming an important issue.

It is almost as if the consumer has become more aware of the amazing strength of nature and just want to capture it into their eating habits. Clearly there is no lack of goods from which to choose and there is a lot of competition. The question is do they all perform according to the claims of their manufacturers.

There is an ancient product from natural origins that seems to be causing some effect amongst men. The product in question is olive leaf extract. It has been revealed in some tests that this uncomplicated, one might say juice, has been found to be a strong anti-fungal, antiviral and antibacterial agent. A fact particularly interesting in current times as health care professionals discover that more and more bacteria have become resistant to normal antibiotic medication.

One issue facing the health care industry is that infectious organisms have, over time, mutated to such a degree they now are capable of withstanding conventional antibiotics. An additional worry is that there is little chance of new antibiotic treatments arriving onto the scene anytime soon. Although in use for hundreds of years in limited locations, extract of olive leaf may begin attracting new significance.

Examining all the impacts this simple substance may have on the male body would fill a small book so only some of the benefits will be mentioned here. Firstly is the prevention of infection from a large number of pathological microbes that include: viral and bacterial infections, retroviruses, fungi, parasites, yeasts and even moulds. The above include the ever present common cold and influenza that seem to plague everyone from time to time.

Second, and of major interest in the current period of rising cardiovascular problems, is the improvement in the elasticity of arterial walls and resultant enhancement of blood flow. The encouraging spin off this may have on high blood pressure and other circulation problems could be of major benefit.

Thirdly sufferers of arthritis may also benefit as the product has been found to provide relief to joints inflamed by this illness. Additional conditions for which the tincture may provide relief are production of free radicals, parasitic and yeast based ailments, chronic fatigue syndrome. A common result amongst users was reports of feeling more energetic and general well being.

Using extract from olive leaves did not require any major scientific developments or extensive research. It is really a case of creating awareness regards the beneficial effects of a substance that has been around since Egyptian times. Recent studies has increased understanding as to how it functions in the body. Elenolic acid from within Oleuropein compounds are the chemicals doing all the work.

Both the University of Milan and Granada have pursued further investigations to understand better the workings of these substances. Although necessary to improve our understanding, for those concerned with natural supplements for men, or for that matter women too, the good news is that it works. The forgotten secrets of olive trees may still do much for our welfare.




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