METHODS AND USES OF AN EXTRACT FROM OLIVE LEAF IN MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

摘要

Described herein are methods and uses of oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol in a variety of applications to prevent, reduce symptoms of and treat conditions related to insulin sensitivity including type 2 diabetes.

主权项

1. A method of reducing the symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes in a subject, by the step of oral administration to the subject of a therapeutically effective amount of a water based extract derived from olive (Oka europaea) leaves, wherein the compounds oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol are present in the extract at a ratio of approximately 0.5 to 2.0 parts hydroxytyrosol to approximately 5 parts oleuropein and wherein the olive leaf extract is produced by immersing the leaves in water at a temperature of approximately 80-100° C. for a time period of 30 to 180 minutes.