Compound Monograph
Oleacein
A secoiridoid-derived phenolic compound from olive leaf with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Classification
Oleacein is one of the phenolic acids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Oleacein is one of the phenolic acids, found in Olive Leaf.