Tag: Medical grade olive oil

According to the European Food Safety Authority, only olive oils with at least 250 mg/kg of polyphenols can be labeled with a health claim. This guideline points to the single most important factor that distinguishes ordinary olive oil from medical grade olive oil: a drastically higher concentration of bioactive compounds for therapeutic effect.

According to the European Food Safety Authority, olive oil must contain at least 250 mg/kg of polyphenols to carry a health claim, but this minimum threshold doesn't tell the full story about medical-grade olive oil. The truth is, while a high polyphenol count is a prerequisite, it doesn't automatically mean an olive oil is medical-grade. A product designated as 'medical grade' must meet much stricter criteria beyond just its polyphenol content, including specialized processing, batch testing, and specific bioactive compound concentrations.