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Indications ⬇

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

Constipation.
Cardiovascular disease.
Hyperlipidemia.
Hypertension.

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

None.

Use Cautiously in:

Pregnancy and lactation (avoid using in amounts greater than those found in foods)
Diabetes.

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Derm: contact dermatitis (topical)

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Natural-Drug Products:

May have additive hypoglycemic effects with antidiabetic agents.
May have additive hypotensive effects with antihypertensive agents.

Natural-Natural Products:

May have additive hypoglycemic effects with herbs that decrease blood glucose levels includingdevil's claw fenugreekgarlicginsengandpsyllium.
May have additive hypotensive effects with herbs that ↓ BP includingcoenzyme Q-10 fish oilL-argininecat's clawandstinging nettle.

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Oil:
Leaf:
Fruit pulp:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

PO (Adults ): Constipation: 30 mL of oil; Hypertension: 30–40 grams/day; Hyperlipidemia: 23 grams/day (2 tablespoons); Reduction of risk of first myocardial infarction: 54 grams/day.

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Monounsaturated Fatty Acid, Omega-9 Fatty Acids

Action ⬆ ⬇

Phenols present in olive oil have antioxidant, vasodilating, and antiplatelet properties. Olive oil also improves endothelial tissue function and decreases LDL cholesterol's contribution to atherogenesis in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Therapeutic effects:

Decreased BP.
Decreased total cholesterol levels.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antihypertensives, cardioprotective agents, laxatives

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Unknown

Distribution: Unknown

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown

Half-Life: Unknown

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
PO	unknown	unknown	unknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Instruct patient to take as directed.
Advice female patient to avoid taking more than is in normal food intake. Notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if breastfeeding.

Pronunciation ⬆

o-LIV