chemical composition of olive leaf extracts conditioned the antimicrobial effects observed.
The high content of oleuropein and the other phenolic compounds identified in extract might contribute for its antimicrobial properties.
Olive Oil as an Antimicrobial
There is evidence to support fact that olive oils with a high polyphenol content (e.g. Extra Virgin Olive Oil) can inhibit growth of pathogenic bacteria.
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