AntioxidantStrong evidence
Olive Oil (high polyphenol)
Extra-virgin olive oil with high polyphenol content (>250 mg/kg). Hydroxytyrosol and oleocanthal are potent antioxidants with cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory effects.
Goals
CardiovascularLongevity (broad)
Timing
With food
Price tier
Medium
Dosage
1–2 tablespoons (10–25 ml) per day, ideally with meals.
Considerations
Polyphenol content is the deciding factor. EU-certified health-claim levels start at 250 mg/kg. Anything below 100 mg/kg offers no meaningful effects.
Form
Liquid
Scientific detail
Hydroxytyrosol antioxidantNF-κB inhibitionOleocanthal — ibuprofen-like
Chronic inflammationMitochondrial dysfunction
Evidence base
Studies on Olive Oil (high polyphenol)
My pick
Currently in my stack:
Olive Plus — Olivenöl mit hohem Polyphenolgehalt (950 mg/kg, 500 ml)
Functional olive oil with very high hydroxytyrosol content. 1 tbsp/day.