Oleocanthal

Category: polyphenol

Pharmacological Mechanism

Phenolic dialdehyde unique to extra-virgin olive oil. Ibuprofen-like COX-1 / COX-2 inhibition — gives EVOO its anti-inflammatory peppery throat catch. Implicated in Mediterranean diet cardiovascular benefit.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 4mg (Range: 1 - 9 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular
• immune-hematologic