Discover why Olive Mill Wastewater (OMW) is gaining global attention as a powerful natural ingredient. Emerging research highlights its unique blend of antioxidants and plant compounds that may support overall wellbeing.
Here’s a simple breakdown of what scientists are exploring and where the research comes from.
| Health Area | How Olive Mill Wastewater (OMW) Relates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Health* | By-products from olive oil production show promise for preventing cardiovascular disease, study shows. | News Medical |
| Cell Protection* | Hydroxytyrosol supplementation improves antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status. | Science Direct |
| Gut Health* | This study explors the Impact of Olive-Derived Bioactive Components on Gut Microbiota: Implications for Digestive Health | National Library of Medicine |
| Antioxidant Power* | OMW is identified as a rich source of extractable polyphenols with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. | Springer, 2025 |
| Blood Sugar & Cholesterol* | Evidence shows that hydroxytyrosol has antioxidant properties, affects glucose and lipid homeostasis and may protect against diabetes. | National Library of Medicine |
| Anti-Inflammation* | Olive Mill Wastewater (OMWW) is a resource rich in phenols including hydroxytyrosol (HT) and tyrosol (TYR), characterized by high antioxidant, anti–inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic activities . | National Library of Medicine |
| Bone Strength* | This study found polyphenols found in OMW hydroxytyrosol prevents bone loss. | National Library of Medicine |
| Chemotherapy Impacts* | This study showed an Olive Oil Mill Wastewater Extract Improves Chemotherapeutic Activity Against Breast Cancer Cells While Protecting From Cardiotoxicity | Frontiers |
| Brain Health* | This study showed Hydroxytyrosol (which is found in OMW) is an excellent candidate as a functional ingredient for brain health and longevity. | Science Direct |
| Brain Health* | The Bioactive Ingredients Food Group published the first evidence that hydroxytyrosol might prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease via restoration of proper cerebral insulin signaling | IMDEA Food |
What the experts say
“Scientists essentially realized that what was once considered waste could actually be a super-concentrated health booster.”
50ml shot in your smoothie
Add your daily shot to your smoothie, any honey you add will balance out the Olive Mill Water.
A little in your broth
A quick 50ml shot of Olive Mill Water in your broth will add an extra level of healthiness.
Mix it with blood orange juice
Use Olive Mill Water as an antioxidant booster in blood orange juice - it should not affect the sensory traits of blood orange juice
