Oleuropein
Recipes
5 recipes containing this substance
Ginger Yogurt and Blueberries
An Anti-inflammatory polyphenol-rich breakfast bowl with high fibre. Start the day with anti-inflammatory gingerols and omega 3 nuts, blueberry polyphenols, a fibre from steel rolled oats. Great to set up dopamine for focus and attention.
Mitochondrial Power Bowl
A nitrate-rich, polyphenol-dense bowl supporting mitochondrial function, ATP generation, and metabolic resilience
Rocket Lentil Avocado Midday Salad (Gut-Supporting)
Polyphenol-rich salad supporting SIRT1 activation and microbiome synchronisation
Salmon Bowl-pistachio-cacao-nibs
A functional ECS-supportive bowl combining salmon, avocado, pistachios, cacao nibs, and early harvest olive oil to help preserve anandamide tone, improve membrane lipid composition, and support gut–brain signaling.
Turkey Wing Stew
A collagen-rich, glycine-heavy slow-cooked stew made from affordable turkey wings — supporting gut, joint, sleep, and brain health.
Foods
2 foods containing this substance
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Polyphenol-rich oil with CoQ10, hydroxytyrosol, and anti-inflammatory properties
Olive Oil (Early Harvest)
Premium extra virgin olive oil with enhanced CoQ10, oleuropein, and polyphenol content from early harvest timing
Biological Mechanisms and Implications
| Biological Target | Therapeutic Areas | Mechanism of Action |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | Anti-inflammatory properties; contributes to neuroprotective effects of extra-virgin olive oil | |
| Mitochondrial Support | Oleuropein aglycone (the active form) supports mitophagy, SIRT1 activation, and AMPK activation; enhances mitochondrial function, autophagy, and neuroprotective effects through modulation of mitochondrial dynamics and antioxidant pathways | |
| Oxidative Stress | Antioxidant polyphenol; works within the polyphenol network in olive oil |
References
- Early harvest extra virgin olive oil with higher levels of CoQ10, oleuropein and polyphenols Gasmi et al. 2022
- Olive oil phenolic compounds, particularly oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, support mitochondrial function, autophagy, and neuroprotective effects through modulation of mitochondrial dynamics and antioxidant pathways
- Early harvest oils have higher bioactive content (CoQ10, oleuropein, polyphenols)
- The implementation of the BRAIN diet must go beyond a standard nutrient density focus, it's about choosing foods for their specific bioactive potential: early harvest extra virgin olive oil with higher levels of CoQ10, oleuropein and polyphenols