Hydroxytyrosol is known as the superstar of antioxidants. It is the most powerful antioxidant discovered to date! It's Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity to absorb cell-damaging free radicals is considered to be 15 times higher than green tea and 3 times higher than CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10). Scientists are working on its powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and cardioprotective properties. Hydroxytyrosol is primarily found in the olive, in the fruit, leaves and pulp. Traditionally, the benefits of olive oil have been ascribed to its oleic acid content. However, other foods like pork and chicken are also rich in oleic acid but do not provide the same cardiovascular protection as olive oil. So scientists began to search for other properties of that might be responsible for its health-promoting effects. That’s when they found hydroxytyrosol – the polyphenol thought to be responsible for olive oil’s anti-inflammatory effects. Its ability to absorb free radicals and protect cells from damage turned out to be quite impressive.