The leaves of olive trees contain bioactive compounds, including oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, which have medicinal properties to fight Alzheimer's disease (AD). These compounds reduce the formation of amyloid-β and neurofibrillary tangles, and OL demonstrated high inhibitory activity in cholinergic tests. They also decrease neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, which may contribute to their protective effects. Limited research indicates that consuming OL promotes autophagy and restores loss of proteostasis in AD models. Olive phytochemicals show promise as an adjuvant in AD treatment.
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