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6 reasons people serious about heart health choose .

Heart disease often runs in families, and the damage starts decades before any symptom. Most supplements miss the molecule that matters. Olivea gives you 20 mg of hydroxytyrosol, the most-studied olive polyphenol, in one daily capsule you'll actually take.

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Olive harvest — the source of clinically studied polyphenols
Olive polyphenol research covered in:
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  1. Your arteries change long before you feel it.

    What you do now matters more than most people realize, long before anything shows up. One thing researchers pay attention to is oxidative stress on your blood lipids, and olive polyphenols are studied for exactly that. Hydroxytyrosol is the compound EFSA recognizes for contributing to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. Starting early gives that daily habit time to add up.

    EFSA Scientific Opinion 2011 · protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.

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  2. A daily habit, not a prescription.

    You don't need a prescription, or a diagnosis, to take your heart seriously. You're adding the active polyphenol in extra virgin olive oil, the same molecule behind the Mediterranean diet's reputation for heart health for thousands of years. Olivea concentrates it into a clinically studied dose, so the habit is as simple as one capsule.

    5,000+ years of human use · decades of clinical research.

    Olive harvest — the source of clinically studied polyphenols
  3. Family history isn't your destiny.

    If heart disease runs in your family, your genes raise your baseline risk, but they don't set the final outcome. Daily habits are one of the biggest levers you control. In a 28-year study of more than 90,000 adults, those with the highest olive oil intake had a measurably lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The inheritance you were handed isn't the whole story.

    Guasch-Ferré et al. · 92,383 adults, 28 years · J. American College of Cardiology · 2022.

    Olivea capsule with olive oil — daily polyphenol ritual
  4. The Mediterranean diet passed its biggest test.

    If you've heard the Mediterranean diet is good for your heart, PREDIMED is where much of that reputation was earned: thousands of adults at high cardiovascular risk, none with heart disease at the start. Those assigned the diet rich in extra virgin olive oil experienced about 30% fewer major cardiovascular events than the control group. That evidence belongs to the diet, not to any capsule. But when researchers ask what inside the diet does the work, olive polyphenols sit at the center of the answer. Most store-bought olive oil carries only a trace of them.

    Estruch et al. · PREDIMED · New England Journal of Medicine · 2018.

    Olive polyphenol oil — the molecule that protects LDL from oxidation
  5. Cardiologist-developed. Lab-verified.

    You shouldn't have to wonder what's in the capsule you swallow every morning. Olivea was developed with a Harvard-trained cardiologist and a medical advisory board of world-renowned physicians. The capsule-in-capsule design pairs a concentrated olive fruit extract with extra virgin olive oil, the natural matrix the molecule was studied in. Every batch you receive is third-party tested for purity and potency.

    Harvard-trained cardiologist · medical advisory board · third-party verified.

    Olivea cap-in-cap design — olive extract inside extra virgin olive oil
  6. The best habit is the one you'll keep.

    You don't have to swallow oil, count calories, or manage a five-supplement stack. Olivea is one daily capsule, small enough to fit your routine and simple enough that you'll actually keep it, year after year. The habit you maintain beats the one you abandon.

    30-day supply · 20 mg hydroxytyrosol per capsule · cancel anytime.

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Olivea capsule vs. olive oil shot.

Olivea capsule
Olive oil shot (30 ml)
Hydroxytyrosol per dose
20 mg
1 – 3 mg
EFSA threshold (5 mg / day)
4× over
Rarely met
Total polyphenols per dose
36 mg
~3 mg
Calories per dose
5
~250
Daily format
1 capsule
30 ml liquid
Lab tested for potency
✓ Every batch
Rarely

Grocery-store extra virgin olive oil typically carries ~100 mg/kg total polyphenols after shelf time. Matching Olivea's 36 mg from oil alone ≈ 400 ml of oil daily (~13 shots, ~3,300 calories). Hydroxytyrosol is one specific polyphenol within that total — and the only one with an EFSA-recognized health claim for protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. Individual oils vary.

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Verified clinician
Hydroxytyrosol is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Its job is to neutralize harmful molecules and curb the oxidizing of LDL cholesterol. Most people won't realistically consume enough olive oil to get a meaningful amount of hydroxytyrosol in their diet, so I love that Olivea has included such a significant dose to help fill any nutrient gaps.
Dr. Stuart Felzer, MD
Dr. Stuart Felzer, MDInternal Medicine · 44 years in practice · Verified clinician via FrontrowMD

A simple daily habit, backed by serious science.

One Olivea capsule delivers 20 mg of hydroxytyrosol — the most-studied olive polyphenol in nutrition science, in a 5-calorie daily dose. The mechanism your body has used for thousands of years on the Mediterranean diet, now in a single capsule.

1,000+
Peer-reviewed studies
On olive polyphenols & hydroxytyrosol
5,000+
Years of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet
A daily ritual since antiquity
20 mg
Hydroxytyrosol per Olivea capsule
4× the EFSA daily threshold
30k+
Customers in the Olivea community
4.9★ verified reviews

Individual results vary.

Olivea: Suplemento de hidroxitirosol

A clinically studied dose of the molecule recognized by EFSA, sourced from early-harvest Koroneiki olives in Messinia, Greece.

  • Developed with Harvard-trained cardiologists.
  • 20× stronger than an olive oil shot — 4× the EFSA daily threshold.
  • Get the daily benefits of olive oil — without the calories.
  • Lab tested for purity & potency, every batch.
  • Cap-in-cap design · EVOO + concentrated hydroxytyrosol.
TRANSFORM YOUR VASCULAR HEALTHFormulated with Harvard-trained cardiologists. Rooted in nature, backed by science.

The capsule-in-capsule formula

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
400 mg
Olive Fruit Extract yields 20 mg Hydroxytyrosol
200 mg
Why subscribe Hydroxytyrosol's effects have been studied with daily, consistent intake. Subscribers save up to 30%, ship free, and never run out.
Why Olivea?

Most supplements miss the molecule that matters. Olivea delivers 20 mg of hydroxytyrosol — the polyphenol with the only EFSA-recognized health claim for protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress — suspended inside a capsule of real extra virgin olive oil your body actually absorbs.

Ingredients & sourcing

200 mg of olive fruit extract (Olea europaea) standardized to deliver 20 mg of hydroxytyrosol, suspended inside 400 mg of extra virgin olive oil — a capsule-in-capsule design that preserves the natural oil matrix the molecule needs to absorb.

Other ingredients: vegetable capsule, dextrin, silicon dioxide.

Sourced from early-harvest Koroneiki olives in Messinia, Greece.

How to take it

One capsule daily with or without food, ideally in the morning with your coffee. It's food-derived and generally well tolerated alongside everyday supplements like omega-3s and multivitamins. As with any supplement, check with your doctor before adding it to a prescription routine.

Lab analysis

Every batch is third-party tested for purity and potency. Polyphenol content is verified by HPLC; heavy metals, microbials, and pesticide residues are screened on every lot.

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Science & certifications

EFSA-recognized health claim: 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and derivatives per day protect LDL from oxidative damage. Olivea delivers 4× that threshold.

Mechanism backed by 1,000+ peer-reviewed studies. Vascular endpoints studied in randomized trials of patients with coronary artery disease (Ikonomidis I et al., European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2023).

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Alexandria
I love the easy pill of high quality olive oil. So convenient instead of the shot in the morning. I'm a subscriber and glad I chose that option.
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Kenton
Unique supplement replaces my daily tablespoon of olive oil.
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Bill H. · 60s
Olivea has changed my health routine for the better. With it in supplement form, it's a whole lot easier and I can take it on the road.
Sabrina Avila, founder of Olivea

Why we built Olivea.

After my father's sudden heart attack, I became obsessed with the daily cardiovascular habits I wish he'd had. Hydroxytyrosol is the most-studied olive polyphenol in the world — and the only one EFSA recognized for protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress. Olivea exists to make that science a daily habit, accessible to anyone.
Sabrina Avila
Founder · Olivea

Common questions.

I feel healthy. Why start now?

Because cardiovascular changes begin quietly, often decades before any symptom, and the protective effect of olive polyphenols on LDL is tied to consistent, long-term intake. Starting while you feel good is the point. The earlier the daily habit begins, the more time it has to compound. If heart disease runs in your family, that head start matters even more.

How is this different from taking olive oil?

A 30 ml shot of typical extra virgin olive oil delivers roughly 1–3 mg of hydroxytyrosol — and costs you ~250 calories per dose. Each Olivea capsule delivers 20 mg in a single 5-calorie capsule (4× the EFSA threshold). The capsule-in-capsule design (200 mg of olive fruit extract suspended inside 400 mg of EVOO) preserves the oil matrix the molecule needs to absorb properly.

Is hydroxytyrosol safe for long-term daily use?

Hydroxytyrosol is among the most well-tolerated compounds in nutrition research — it's a food-derived molecule the EFSA officially recognized as safe at therapeutic doses. Studies have followed daily supplementation for 6+ months with no reported adverse effects in healthy adults.

Is this safe to take with statins?

Olive polyphenols are food-derived and generally well tolerated. As with any supplement, talk to your doctor before adding it to a prescription routine, especially if you're on prescription medication.

How long until I notice anything?

You may not feel anything change day to day — and that's the nature of a quiet, protective ritual. Decades of research on olive polyphenols and the Mediterranean diet consistently link sustained, daily intake to better long-term cardiovascular outcomes. Some people do notice changes in how they feel over time; many simply take it knowing it's working in the background.

Where is it sourced?

Greece. From early-harvest Koroneiki olives in Messinia, selected for ultra-high-phenolic content. Lab tested for purity and potency, every batch.

How does subscribe & save work?

Ships every 30, 90, or 180 days depending on the plan you choose. Cancel, pause, or skip any time from your account. No commitment, no fees.

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Health information.

Statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Olivea products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your diet or supplement routine.

Editorial collaboration.

This article draws on the expertise of Olivea's medical advisory team. Advisors are compensated for their roles with the brand.

Research note.

Studies cited examine olive polyphenols, hydroxytyrosol, and olive oil consumption in various forms. Individual studies do not constitute clinical proof of Olivea's specific product effects.

Testimonial note.

Customer experiences reflect individual results and are not typical. Individual results vary.

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