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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Olive Leaf Extract wins 2 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Likely helps
9 of 11 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Probably helps
10 of 15 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Olive Leaf Extract and Potassium have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
500-1000mg (standardized to 15-20% oleuropein)
With meals
Standardized extract (15-20% oleuropein)
99-500mg daily from supplements (food provides more)
With food to reduce GI upset, Spread throughout day, During/after exercise for athletes
Potassium Citrate or Potassium Gluconate
2-4 weeks
8 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Long-term
With excess or kidney issues
The impact of oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and tyrosol on cardiometabolic risk factors: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition (2025) · Meta analysis · n=594
Fourteen human intervention studies with 594 participants were included.
Exploring the Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Cardiovascular Health Enhancement and Disease Prevention: A Systematic Review
Nutrients (2025) · Systematic review
The beneficial effect was attributed to the polyphenols contained in EVOO.
Olive leaf extract effect on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Nutrition reviews (2024) · Meta analysis · n=703
In the meta-analysis, fasting glycemia, as evaluated in studies using a low dose of OLE, showed a significant result favoring the control group.
Effect of changes in potassium intake on blood pressure: a dose–response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (2000–2024)
Clinical Kidney Journal (2025) · Meta analysis · n=2500
Dose-response analysis of RCTs from 2000-2024
Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis
Both supplements demonstrated greater reductions in SBP for the general population at lower dosages and longer treatment durations.
Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies
BMC medicine (2024) · Meta analysis · n=237036
Meta-analysis examining Potassium efficacy
Based on RCT showing 6.4 mmHg SBP reduction, but one crossover trial showed no effect. Mixed results suggest conservative effectiveness estimates. Primarily studied in hypertensive populations.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Olive Leaf Extract has a higher evidence score (7/10 vs 8.5/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
For reduce inflammation, Potassium has a higher relevance score (85 vs 65).
No known interactions between Olive Leaf Extract and Potassium have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.