| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
| Body Types | Overweight |
Supplementation of olive leaf extract (approximately 50mg oleuropein among other phenolics) was able to improve insulin sensitivity and both glucose and insulin after a glucose tolerance test, and appeared to increase IGF binding proteins. There was no significant influence on cardiovascular, inflammatory (aside form a slight increase in IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-a unaffected) nor lipid panels.Funding issues for this study:
TECHNZ grant, funded 50% by a commercial partner (Comvita; produced olive leaf)
