Oleuropein

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Bitter secoiridoid polyphenol from olive leaves and unripe olives (highest in early-harvest extra-virgin olive oil). Studied for AMPK activation, blood pressure, and lipid oxidation. Hydrolyzes to hydroxytyrosol in vivo.

Food sources

Extra Virgin Olive OilStressed plant

Olea europaea

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How it works

Oleuropein is a glycosylated seco-iridoid, a bitter phenolic compound found in green olive skin, flesh, seeds, and leaves.

Source: Wikipedia

Chemistry

IUPAC name: methyl (4S,5E,6S)-4-[2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethoxy]-2-oxoethyl]-5-ethylidene-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate
Formula: C25H32O13
PubChem: CID 5281544 →

Source: PubChem (NIH, public domain)

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