Strong antioxidant properties
Hydroxytyrosol from olives and olive oil interferes with many metabolic processes and is thought to have cardioprotective, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anticancer, and antidiabetic effects.
Zeyton 5%
Composed of at least 5% hydroxytyrosol + tyrosol, of which at least 4% hydroxytyrosol.
Shelf-life: 18-month
Zeyton 5% FOR OLIVE OIL
Composed of at least 5% hydroxytyrosol + tyrosol, of which at least 4% hydroxytyrosol.
Shelf-life: 3 months
Zeyton 6% POWDER
Composed of at least 5% hydroxytyrosol.
Excipient; maltodextrin
Shelf-life: 18 months
Research and innovation are key to Zeyton
Zeyton products result from using a patent developed by a team of chemical engineers led by Prof. Nunes da Ponte, in partnership with Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Papers, studies and thesis
Oleic Acid and Hydroxytyrosol Inhibit Cholesterol and Fatty Acid Synthesis in C6 Glioma Cells
Abstract Recently, the discovery of natural compounds capable of modulating nervous system function has revealed new perspectives for a healthier brain. Here, we investigated the effects of oleic acid (OA) and hydroxytyrosol (HTyr), two important extra virgin olive...
Hydroxytyrosol in the Prevention of the Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
Abstract Virgin olive oil (VOO) constitutes the main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet. VOO is rich in oleic acid, displaying health-promoting properties, but also contains minor bioactive components, especially phenolic compounds. Hydroxytyrosol (HT), the main...
Application of Hydroxytyrosol in the Functional Foods Field: From Ingredient to Dietary Supplements
Abstract Hydroxytyrosol (HT) is an amphipathic functional phenol found in the olive tree, both in its leaves and fruits, in free or bound forms, as well as in olive oil and by-products of olive oil manufacture. The European Food Safety Authority recommends regular...