The science behind the Mediterranean Diet

Why hydroxytyrosol matters — and why absorption changes everything.

Decades of research show that populations following the Mediterranean Diet experience lower rates of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and age-related illness.

Scientists attribute much of this benefit to olive polyphenols, especially hydroxytyrosol, one of the most potent antioxidants found in nature.

Hydroxytyrosol works by:

  • Neutralizing oxidative stress
  • Supporting healthy cholesterol metabolism
  • Protecting cells from inflammation
  • Supporting brain and vascular function

The challenge?
Most people don’t consume enough hydroxytyrosol through diet alone — even with high-quality olive oil.

Olivara solves this by delivering a standardized, highly bioavailable dose in a form your body can actually use.

How Olivara compares
Feature
Olive Oil
Generic Antioxidants
Common Cholesterol Meds
Targets oxidative stress
Limited
Limited
Hydroxytyrosol dose
Standardized
Inconsistent
Mediterranean-based
Daily cognitive support
Lifestyle-friendly
Capsule
Requires high intake
Pills w/ fillers
Prescription
Side-effect free*
Requires high intake
Varies
Often reported

Different tools for different needs

Prescription medications play an important role for many people.
Olivara is not a replacement for medical treatment.

Instead, it supports the foundational lifestyle principles doctors have recommended for decades — helping address oxidative stress and metabolic health at the root, not just the symptom.

Many customers choose Olivara as:

  • A proactive wellness habit
  • A complement to healthy diet and exercise
  • A Mediterranean-inspired approach to long-term health
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