About Oleacore®
Oleacore® gives product developers a strong alternative to red yeast rice derived ingredients. It supports a broader view of heart health, moving beyond simple cholesterol reduction. This is important as the category shifts towards cardiometabolic support, including oxidative balance, lipid health, endothelial function, and low-grade inflammation.
Its key active compound, natural hydroxytyrosol, is one of the most studied olive polyphenols. It is associated with antioxidant protection and support for healthy blood lipids. This gives Oleacore® a credible role in formulations for long-term cardiovascular wellness.
Oleacore® also offers a clear Mediterranean health story; familiar to consumers and easy for brands to communicate. Its olive origin supports natural, plant-based, and clean-label positioning.
Oleacore® is produced through physical and mechanical processes, without chemical solvents. This gives purchasing and product teams a reliable ingredient with strong formulation value.
Oleacore®- advantages
Oleacore® can be used in a wide range of heart health and cardiometabolic products. It is suitable for capsules and tablets, where brands need a concentrated daily format. These formats work well for cholesterol-focused supplements and broader cardiovascular support concepts.
It can also fit liquid formats, including shots, drink concentrates, and functional beverages. These applications may suit consumers looking for simple daily routines and plant-based wellness solutions.
Oleacore® may also be considered in combination formulas. It can sit alongside omega fatty acids, plant sterols, fibre, or other ingredients linked to lipid metabolism and metabolic health. This makes it useful for multi-mechanism concepts, where the goal is to support cholesterol control, oxidative balance, and wider cardiometabolic wellbeing.
Oleacore®- the science
Oleacore® is based on natural hydroxytyrosol, a key olive polyphenol. Olive polyphenols have received EU recognition for helping protect blood lipids from oxidative damage, when used at the required intake level. This is relevant because oxidised LDL is increasingly discussed as an important factor in cardiovascular health.
Research on hydroxytyrosol-rich olive extracts has reported effects on oxidative stress markers, oxidised LDL, antioxidant capacity, and inflammatory markers such as IL-6. These findings support the role of hydroxytyrosol as part of a wider cardiometabolic health strategy.
Recent research suggests Oleacore® may influence cell-to-cell communication pathways linked to oxidative balance and metabolic health.
