For over a decade, scientists in Greece have been conducting research exploring the health benefits of olives.
After reviewing more than 150 different olive varieties, the Kalamata olives grown by our producers Yiorgos and Nikos in Sparta were found to contain some of the highest levels of beneficial antioxidant-rich compounds which support heart health. More specifically, their olives have the highest levels of key phenols, such as hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol. These olives are organic, unpasteurised, and naturally fermented without additives, as Yiorgos and Nikos blend tradition, nutrition and innovation in their olive grove.
Selected for their unique health benefits, our Kalamata olives were used in a series of clinical studies spanning over a decade. During these studies, these olives (because their high polyphenolic content) were chosen to be turned into a capsule/ supplement. Research showed that participants who consumed either the olives directly or took the supplement (called Cholestolive) made from the same Kalamata olives experienced noticeable reductions in total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol—without any changes to their HDL (“good”) cholesterol. The most recent study, published in 2025, confirmed that taking just two capsules of the supplement a day for 30 days could significantly improve cholesterol levels in people with mild dyslipidemia. While consuming olives or taking Cholestolive daily isn’t a replacement for medication, the study offers a promising natural option for those looking to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, especially when combined with a balanced diet. The supplement is still at early stages of production. But until then…
…why not add 5 olives to your daily diet, to naturally aid your heart health?
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