Superior Olive Leaf

Brand

Xcel Health

Size

60 Capsules

Common Uses

Broad spectrum preparation for fighting colds and flu. Effective in helping fight various viruses, bacteria, fungus, yeasts and parasites. Ideal for complaints such as with influenza, cold sores, chronic fatigue syndrome, cystitis, candidiasis, all viral and parasitic infections, poor immune function, sinus infections, glandular fever (Epstein-Barr Virus), Herpes, Shingles, Mumps & Measles. Elderberry targets the respiratory system.

Suggested Dosage

Adults intensive dosage: 1 capsule after breakfast, lunch and 2 after dinner (so 4 capsules initially a day) until improvement noticed, then reduce to 1 capsule after breakfast and 1 capsule after dinner. Take at this dosage for up until 3 days after all symptoms go.

Health Information

Formulated by Leanne James, this product contains 3 well know ingredients for treating colds, the flu and other viral problems. These include the herbs Olive leaf extract & Elderberry extract, as well as the mineral Zinc (which is deficient in New Zealand Soils).

Olive Leaf has a natural antibiotic effect, as well as being used to boost energy, aid in the treatment of viral, bacterial, yeast and fungal infections, chronic fatigue and allergies. It has also been used to help lower blood pressure and high sugar levels. Elenoil acid, a component of Olive leaf has been shown to inhibit the growth and replication of viruses. When tested, it was found that this substance stopped every virus it was tested against. The compound worked effectively and appeared extremely non-toxic, even at high doses.

Elder Flowers and Elder Berries have long been used in the English countryside for making many home-made drinks and preserves. The berries make an excellent home-made wine and winter cordial, which improves with age, and taken hot with sugar, just before going to bed, is an old-fashioned and well established cure for a cold. As well as this, the berries were considered to be effective in rheumatism and erysipelas, an acute streptococcus infection of the skin or mucous membranes. The respiratory system is the area this herb is mainly used in and has been used for its ability to help with mucus, temperature elevation and inflammation. As well as this, it has also been used with great results in problems such as influenza, dry coughs, chronic nasal catarrh, colds, lung congestion, sinusitis and feverish conditions. It can also help with neuralgia, related to viral infections.

Leanne also added 15mg of elemental zinc per capsules, as she realises the importance this mineral plays in immunity and in particular, viral infections. Studies have shown that by boosting your body levels of Zinc, this shortens colds and reduces its symptoms, theoretically by inhibiting viral replication. As well as this, zinc is involved with the absorption of many other nutrients, so having low levels of this mineral can interfere with nutrient absorption ability. Having low levels of nutrients will also affect your immune system, preventing a fast recovery from illness.

Ingredients

Each 1 capsules provides: Herbal extracts equivalent to Olive leaf extract 2000mg, Elderberry extract 6000mg, Zinc 15mg. Selenium 50mcg. Encapsulated in a gelatin capsule.

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of Children. For adult use only. Ensure you drink plenty of water while taking this product, as Olive leaf can cause "Die off" symptoms, similar to when you have the flu. To remedy this, drink plenty of water, sipped consistently throughout the day, rather than all at once.