Twelve-month consumption of a polyphenol extract from olive ( Olea europaea ) in a double blind, randomized trial increases serum total osteocalcin levels and improves serum lipid profiles in postmenopausal women with osteopenia

Conclusion This exploratory study supports preclinical observations and warrants further research by showing that a specific olive polyphenol extract (Bonolive®) affects serum osteocalcin levels and may stabilize lumbar spine BMD. Moreover, the improved blood lipid profiles suggest additional health benefits associated to the intake of the olive polyphenol extract.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s12603-014-0480-x

Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - January 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research