hydroxytyrosol, An antioxidant found in olive oil, protects blood lipids (fats) from oxidative damage Hydroxytyrosol is a powerful polyphenol which occurs naturally in the olive fruit, pulp, leaves and mill waste waters. Chemically, hydroxytyrosol is described as 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,2-benzendiol, with an empirical formula C8H10O3. Hydroxytyrosol is a well-known minor component found in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, … Continue reading What is Hydroxytyrosol and Olive Extract