Hydroxytyrosol

Category: polyphenol

Aliases: HT, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol

Pharmacological Mechanism

Olive-oil ortho-diphenol — most bioavailable olive polyphenol. Direct ROS scavenger + Nrf2 activator. EFSA-approved health claim for LDL cholesterol oxidation protection at ≥5 mg/day.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 0.5h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 20mg (Range: 5 - 50 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular