French biologists have discovered that an extract from olive leaves kills the herpes virus. Subsequent research demonstrated that the extract also destroys other viruses, bacteria & fungi. It is said to strengthen the immune system & to be invaluable to people with a low resistance to disease. Olive leaf extract is reported to act in preventing the onset of colds, flu, & a range of viruses, bacterial infections, fungal attacks & parasites. Rising numbers of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms in today's world increase the relevance & importance of natural products with antibiotic qualities. Olive leaf extract is one such valuable remedy. Arnold Takemoto, an American biochemist, has found that olive leaf extract is a "beneficial addition against chronic fatigue syndrome" (ME) sufferers are said be greatly helped due to it's energy giving & antiviral properties. Other researchers have discovered that olive leaf extract can relieve heart beat irregularities & improve blood flow to the heart. It has been found to be beneficial in cases of candidiasis & other fungal infections. In his book -' Olive Leaf Extract'- Dr. Morton Walker documents HIV & AIDS cases who used olive leaf extract therapeutically. Results were quite favourable, far more so than any results from AZT. Some cases showing a dramatic lowering of organisms per ml of blood. In Spain, pharmacologists learned that it causes relaxation of the artery walls, suggesting a possible benefit for hypertension. Italian researchers found the benefits of olive leaf extract in lowering blood sugar & uric acid levels in animals, indicating its potential in cases of heart disease & diabetes. Olive leaf extract is a natural, non-toxic immune system builder. It is a safe, highly effective food supplement with potent & proven anti-microbial action with no toxic or other evident side effect seven in high doses.