Category: Olive

10 July, 2017 Extracts, Olive

Properties and benefits of the Hydroxytyrosol from olive trees

Hydroxytyrosol is the main antioxidant of virgin olive oil and, therefore, a potent free radical scavenger. As free radicals are the precursors of many health problems, numerous scientific studies have shown that the consumption of olive polyphenols, and especially Hydroxytyrosol (HTY), promotes positive health effects.