OLIVIE PowerUp – organic desert olive pearls with an extremely high polyphenol content

OLIVIE PowerUp is a rare, concentrated superfood made from olive trees that grow under extreme conditions in the rocky Sahara desert. These "survival trees" are exposed to intense sun, heat, wind and very little water. As a defence, they produce unusually high levels of natural polyphenols – especially hydroxytyrosol, one of nature's most powerful plant antioxidants. The pearls are made by gentle cold pressing of leaves, young leaves, olives and extra virgin olive oil from these desert trees. The result is small, tasty pearls with a polyphenol concentration that is almost not found in other foods: Just one teaspoon (approx. 5 g) provides approx. 67 mg of hydroxytyrosol - equivalent to what is normally found in around 10 liters of ordinary olive oil. OLIVIE PowerUp is suitable for women and men who want to support the brain and cognitive function, reduce oxidative stress, take better care of the heart and blood vessels and at the same time supply the body with healthy unsaturated fatty acids - in a form that both tastes good and is easy to use in everyday life. The rich, buttery flavor works just as well on salads and vegetables as in yogurt and smoothies, and the pearls can also be used as a gentle scrub or mask to give the skin more glow.

Health benefits
OLIVIE PowerUp is a concentrate of polyphenols from desert olive trees, with a particularly high content of hydroxytyrosol and related phenols. This provides a number of well-founded health benefits when the product is used as part of a varied diet:

• 🌿 Antioxidant protection of blood fat (EFSA-approved claim) - Polyphenols in olives help protect blood lipids against oxidative stress. An EFSA-approved health claim requires at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of olive oil. One teaspoon of PowerUp (5 g) contains approx. 67 mg of hydroxytyrosol, and therefore clearly covers the need for this mechanism.

• 🧠 Cognitive support and brain health - Clinical studies on Desert Olive Tree Pearls (PowerUp) in middle-aged and elderly people show significant improvements in complex attention, reaction time, psychomotor speed, processing speed, cognitive flexibility and executive function. Hydroxytyrosol has a very small molecular size and can cross the blood-brain barrier, which makes this polyphenol particularly interesting for supporting normal brain function and mental clarity.

• 🛡️ Support for immune defense and inflammation balance - Polyphenols from olive leaves and olive oil have been shown to modulate oxidative stress and contribute to a more balanced inflammatory response. It can provide better resilience in periods of high load.

• 💚 Heart and vascular support through healthy fatty acids - OLIVIE PowerUp contains a high proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids (especially oleic acid) and little saturated fat. When saturated fatty acids in the diet are partially replaced by unsaturated ones, it can help to maintain normal cholesterol levels in the blood, in line with approved nutrition claims for unsaturated fatty acids.

• ✨ Skin, beauty and "glow from the inside and the outside" - Polyphenols and natural plant components help protect skin cells against oxidative stress, which is an important factor in the skin's aging process. Used internally, this supports normal skin health, while the pearls can be used externally as a gentle scrub or mask which is experienced as softening and glowing.

• ⚡ Daily vitality and well-being - The strong antioxidant profile combined with healthy fatty acids and plant substances makes PowerUp well suited as part of daily "biohacking" for those who want to support the cells' normal function, energy level and aging processes in a natural way.

Top 2 main features and one surprising effect
The two most central and best-documented functions of OLIVIE PowerUp are, firstly, the protection of blood lipids against oxidative stress through high levels of hydroxytyrosol and related olive polyphenols, in line with EFSA-approved health claims. Secondly, cognitive support is clearly documented: Clinical studies show that daily intake of Desert Olive Tree Pearls can improve complex attention, concentration, reaction time and executive function in middle-aged and elderly people. A lesser-known but exciting effect from animal studies is that a diet with desert olive pearls can reduce the amount of Aβ (beta-amyloid) in the brain and at the same time support learning and memory. This is not a medical claim, but points to the fact that hydroxytyrosol-rich olive polyphenols can have particularly interesting effects on normal age-related processes in the brain.

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Technical details and specifications
OLIVIE PowerUp is developed by Olivie Pharma (Atlas Olive Oils) and is produced in Morocco from selected desert olive trees that grow in stony and nutrient-poor soil. The trees are grown without pesticides and chemical pesticides, and the pearls are made by gentle cold pressing to preserve all sensitive plant substances.

Form and content
PowerUp is delivered as small, soft pearls of olive pulp and oil with a slightly grainy texture. They consist of pressed olive leaves, young leaves, olive fruit and extra virgin olive oil from desert olive trees.

Net content
1 glass contains 340 g of pearls. For some markets, there are also smaller glasses (approx. 100 g), but the standard at Uno Vita is 340 g.
Polyphenol content
Total polyphenol content is around 13,400 mg/kg. A typical daily dose of 5 g (1 teaspoon) gives approx. 67 mg of hydroxytyrosol, in addition to other phenols such as tyrosol and derivatives. This is significantly higher than the levels found in normal olive oil, and roughly corresponds to what you normally get in 10 liters of standard olive oil.

Fat profile and nutrient content
The pearls have a fatty acid profile that is dominated by monounsaturated fatty acids (approx. 70–80% oleic acid) and a relatively low proportion of saturated fatty acids (typically below 15%). A portion of 5 g provides approximately 45 kcal, around 5 g of fat (mainly unsaturated) and a natural content of fat-soluble antioxidants such as vitamin E. There is no added sugar, sweeteners, flavorings, coloring agents or preservatives.

Ingredients
Desert olive pearls (pressed pulp of olive leaves, young olive leaves, olive fruit) and extra virgin olive oil from desert olive trees. No other ingredients are added.
Production method
Cold pressing without the use of solvents or high heat. This minimizes oxidation and breakdown of polyphenols and ensures that the product retains the natural composition from the raw material.

Certifications and quality
The product is USDA Organic certified, non-GMO and produced in line with international quality standards. Batches are tested by independent laboratories for polyphenol content and purity.

Use and recommended daily dose
Recommended use is 1–5 teaspoons (5–25 g) per day. Feel free to start with 1 teaspoon and gradually increase if necessary. The pearls can be eaten directly from the spoon, stirred into yoghurt, porridge or smoothies, or sprinkled over salads and vegetable dishes. For skin, a small amount can be gently massaged into clean skin as a scrub or mask, and rinsed off with lukewarm water.

Taste and texture
PowerUp has a rich, buttery olive flavor with slight bitterness and a peppery touch - characteristic of polyphenol-rich olives. The grainy texture gives a pleasant "crunch" when the pearls are chewed.

Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, protected from direct sunlight and heat. After opening, it is recommended to use the glass within approx. 12 months for best taste and stability.
Origin, producer and importer
The raw materials come from desert olive trees in Morocco. The producer is Olivie Pharma, a division of Atlas Olive Oils. Importer and distributor in Norway is Uno Vita AS, 1515 Moss, Norway.

Allergens
The product contains only olives and olive leaves (Olea europaea) and is free from common food allergens such as milk, gluten, soya, nuts, eggs and fish.

Scientific references

1. Effects of Desert Olive Tree Pearls Containing High Hydroxytyrosol Concentrations on the Cognitive Functions of Middle-Aged and Older Adults (Tsukuba University, 2023)

2. Dietary consumption of desert olive tree pearls reduces brain Aβ content and improves learning and memory ability in aged mice (2022)

3. High-Tyrosol/Hydroxytyrosol Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances Antioxidant Activity in Elderly Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients (2024)

4. Hydroxytyrosol Bioavailability: Unraveling Influencing Factors and Optimization Strategies for Dietary Supplements

5. Systemic Health Effects of Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

6. Olive Oil Phenolic Compounds’ Activity against Age-Associated Cognitive Decline: Clinical and Experimental Evidence

7. Potential Role of Hydroxytyrosol in Neuroprotection: Mechanisms and Experimental Evidence

8. Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Polyphenols Derived from the European Olive Tree in Conditions Involving Cognitive Impairment

9. The EFSA Health Claim on Olive Oil Polyphenols: Total Hydroxytyrosol and Tyrosol Determination in Virgin Olive Oils

10. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims for olive oil polyphenols and blood lipids protection

11. Polyphenols in Olive and Maintenance of Normal Blood HDL-Cholesterol Concentrations

12. Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of Health Claims Related to Polyphenols in Olive and Protection of LDL Particles from Oxidative Damage (EFSA, 2011)

13. Hydroxytyrosol: A Promising Therapeutic Agent for Mitigating Inflammation and Apoptosis

14. Hydroxytyrosol Inhibits Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines, iNOS and COX-2 Expression in Human Monocytic Cells

15. Hydroxytyrosol and Its Complex Forms Modulate Aorta and Heart Proteome in Healthy Rats: Potential Cardio-Protective Effects

16. Hydroxytyrosol and Cardiovascular Protection: From Basic Research to Clinical Perspectives

17. Cardiovascular Benefits of Tyrosol and Its Endogenous Conversion into Hydroxytyrosol in Humans: A Randomized Controlled Trial

18. Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation Increases Vitamin C Levels In Vivo: A Human Volunteer Trial

19. Hydroxytyrosol Ameliorates Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Liver Changes in a Rat Model of Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome

20. Antidiabetic Effects of Hydroxytyrosol: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence

21. Olive Leaf and Olive Oil Polyphenols: Biological Activity, Health Benefits and Potential as Functional Ingredients

Reservation
Allowed to be used by adults. All use of supplements is at your own risk and should be done in consultation with a doctor. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. The effect of this product may vary from person to person. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Should be kept out of the reach of children. Uno Vita AS does not claim that the products we market can cure disease.

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