Frutarom Introduces Olive Leaf Extract for Cardiovascular Health

Benolea’s well-researched blood-pressure-lowering capacity exerts a positive influence on LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol and helps manage blood-sugar levels.

Oct 5 2011 --- Frutarom, USA, launches Benolea (EFLA943), a patented olive leaf extract for supporting cardiovascular health at SupplySide West in Las Vegas. This scientifically proven ingredient has a positive influence on the cardiovascular system and supports a healthy heart.

Benolea’s well-researched blood-pressure-lowering capacity exerts a positive influence on LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol and helps manage blood-sugar levels. Benolea also acts as a highly powerful antioxidant and protects blood vessels against cellular damage caused by free radicals. In reducing these risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, Benolea supports heart health.

“By maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and reducing total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Benolea is one of the most beneficial cardiovascular ingredients in the marketplace,” states Laurent Leduc, Vice President Health for Frutarom Americas. “It should be taken daily as part of a healthy diet, especially since The World Health Organization cites cardiovascular diseases as the number one cause of death globally.”

A new study, published in Phytomedicine No. 15, 2011, showed that Benolea olive leaf extract from Frutarom is as efficient as the widely used pharmaceutical Captopril in lowering elevated blood pressure levels. According to the study, Benolea significantly reduces plasma triglyceride level. The results of this clinical study show Benolea has similar blood pressure-reducing effects in people with mildly elevated values as a standard antihypertensive drug. Benolea also positively influences the lipid profile of this population, is safe and is well-tolerated.

Benolea (EFLA943), is produced through a highly innovative and patented selective process called EFLAHyperPure. This Swiss technology protects the environment by using vegetable oils and a specialized filtration system instead of toxic solvents to ensure the safe and selective removal of lipophilic and microbial contaminants such as toxins or environmental pollutants. This guarantees a high degree of purity, excellent solubility and improved stability as well as a unique constituents profile compared to other botanical extracts currently in the market.

Benolea is stable in film-coated tablets, and is a valuable dosage form for food supplements. It is water soluble and can be used in still or carbonated beverages at appropriate levels while taking into account national food regulations.

“Visitors are encouraged to stop by and sample delicious candies featuring Benolea, and also to try our Organic Origanox Pecan Fruit Sesame Praline lollipop while all organic beverage will be featuring Origanox as well as using our all-organic flavors,” invites Leduc. “The Taste Bar will offer chocolate candies with Finomate (EFLA920), a patented green maté leaf extract for weight loss. For those traveling to SupplySide West from afar, soothe your jet lag with a taste of our schisandra and black current lozenges to help adapt your inner clock to Las Vegas time.“