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Olive fruit and olive oil are commonly consumed in foods. Olive oil is classified according to free oleic acid content. Extra virgin olive oil contains a maximum of 1% free oleic acid, virgin olive oil contains 2%, and ordinary olive oil contains 3.3%. Unrefined olive oils with more than 3.3% free oleic acid are considered "unfit for human consumption."
As medicine, many different olive products have been used, including olive oil, olive leaf extracts, and olive fruit extracts. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition. *
