Olive oil can combat coronary artery disease by lowering cholesterol so why not EFLA 943, an extract from olive leaves? Swiss and German researchers have found that taking 1000mg of this extract can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in patients with mild hypertension. Although this is a small pilot study, the possibility of a naturally occuring substance that can reduce two of the most common diseases of our time is certainly welcomed. Full story.
Tags: cholesterol, EFLA 943, hypertension, olive
Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.