What is Olivirex High Potency Olive Leaf Formula and who is it for?
Olivirex is a practitioner-grade botanical formula centred on standardised olive leaf extract (18% oleuropein) combined with ten additional supporting herbs. This capsule formula is designed for individuals seeking comprehensive nutritional support for immune function and the body’s natural defence mechanisms. The high-potency olive leaf extract, paired with complementary botanicals like garlic, goldenseal, and milk thistle, creates a synergistic blend that supports the body’s ability to maintain microbial balance and activate natural drainage pathways.
Olivirex is particularly valued by Functional Medicine practitioners working with clients who need targeted support for seasonal wellness, long-standing microbial challenges, or those seeking to activate the body’s innate detoxification processes through liver and lymphatic pathways.
Fairfield Nutrition Thoughts
We selected Olivirex because it represents the gold standard in olive leaf supplementation—standardised to 18% oleuropein, the active constituent responsible for olive leaf’s traditional use in supporting immune resilience. This isn’t a generic herbal blend; it’s a targeted formula built on decades of practitioner experience and phytochemical research.
In Functional Medicine, we think of the body’s defences like a multi-layered wall. Olive leaf strengthens the wall itself, while the supporting herbs (garlic, goldenseal, milk thistle, dandelion) open the gates for drainage—ensuring toxins and unwanted organisms don’t accumulate. This dual action makes Olivirex particularly useful for clients with complex or long-standing health challenges, or those entering seasonal transition periods when immune support becomes critical.
Why choose high-potency olive leaf with supporting drainage herbs?
Olive leaf extract has been used for centuries across Mediterranean cultures, but modern standardisation changes everything. By guaranteeing 18% oleuropein content, Olivirex delivers consistent, therapeutic-level support—not the variable potency found in loose leaf teas or unstandardised supplements. This matters when you’re addressing specific health concerns rather than general wellness.
The addition of complementary botanicals distinguishes Olivirex from single-ingredient olive leaf products. Garlic, goldenseal, milk thistle, and dandelion aren’t random additions—they’re chosen for their traditional roles in supporting the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system. In Functional Medicine terms, these are your “drainage herbs.” While olive leaf addresses the primary concern, these supporting plants ensure the body can efficiently process and eliminate what needs to go. Without this drainage support, you risk what practitioners call “detox stagnation”—where the body mobilises unwanted substances but can’t move them out effectively.
How does it work?
Think of Olivirex as a two-part strategy: offence and logistics. Olive leaf extract (specifically oleuropein and related polyphenols) works as the offence, supporting the body’s natural ability to maintain microbial balance. Simultaneously, the supporting herbal blend acts as logistics—opening drainage pathways so the body can efficiently process and eliminate what needs to go.
Olive Leaf Extract and Oleuropein: Oleuropein is the primary bioactive compound in olive leaf, responsible for its traditional reputation. It provides nutritional support for the body’s natural immune response and helps maintain microbial balance. The 18% standardisation in Olivirex ensures you’re receiving a therapeutically meaningful dose of this active constituent, not diluted herbal material.
Drainage and Detoxification Support: The proprietary herbal blend works synergistically to activate what practitioners call “drainage pathways.” Milk thistle supports liver function, dandelion root stimulates bile flow, and garlic provides additional immune support. Goldenseal, traditionally used to support the body’s defences, combines with these herbs to ensure efficient elimination. This is why Biocidin Botanicals recommends combining Olivirex with their GI Detox+ binder formula—the binder catches what the drainage herbs mobilise, preventing reabsorption.
Adaptogenic Support: The formula includes adaptogenic herbs like American ginseng and cordyceps, which help the body maintain resilience during periods of immune challenge or seasonal transition. These aren’t stimulants; they’re nutritional support for the body’s stress response systems, allowing sustained immune function without overstimulation.
What can this support?
Olivirex provides nutritional support for:
Seasonal Wellness: Many practitioners recommend Olivirex during seasonal transitions (particularly spring and autumn) to support the body’s natural immune defences. The formula is often combined with Biocidin TS Throat Spray for comprehensive seasonal support.
Long-Standing Microbial Challenges: For clients with complex or chronic health concerns, Olivirex is typically used in combination with Biocidin Liquid or Capsules. The dual-formula approach provides both broad-spectrum support (Biocidin) and targeted high-potency support (Olivirex) while drainage herbs ensure efficient elimination.
Immune System Activation: The formula supports the body’s innate ability to maintain microbial balance and activate natural defence mechanisms. This is particularly valuable for individuals with compromised immune function or those entering periods of increased exposure.
Liver and Lymphatic Support: By including milk thistle, dandelion, and bladderwrack, Olivirex provides nutritional support for the liver’s detoxification pathways and lymphatic drainage—essential for efficient elimination of metabolic waste and unwanted substances.
Individuals Seeking Practitioner-Grade Support: Olivirex is formulated for those who want therapeutic-level herbal support, not general wellness supplementation. The high oleuropein standardisation and synergistic herbal blend appeal to clients working with Functional Medicine practitioners or those with specific health goals.
Those Combining Multiple Biocidin Botanicals Formulas: Olivirex integrates seamlessly into comprehensive protocols. It’s commonly used alongside Biocidin Liquid/Capsules for enhanced support, with GI Detox+ for binder support, and with Liver GB+ for additional hepatic support.
Common questions
How does Olivirex differ from Biocidin Capsules or Liquid?
Biocidin is a broad-spectrum formula with 18 botanical extracts designed for comprehensive support. Olivirex is more targeted—it’s built around high-potency olive leaf extract (18% oleuropein) with supporting drainage herbs. Many practitioners use both: Biocidin for breadth and Olivirex for depth and drainage activation. They’re complementary, not competitive.
Can I take Olivirex long-term?
Olivirex is designed for therapeutic use under practitioner guidance. While the herbs are traditionally safe, long-term use (beyond 8-12 weeks) should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Some practitioners recommend cycling: 6-8 weeks on, 2-4 weeks off. This approach prevents adaptation and maintains efficacy.
Should I take Olivirex with food or on an empty stomach?
The manufacturer recommends taking one capsule up to three times daily between meals. This timing allows optimal absorption and supports the formula’s drainage function. However, if you experience any stomach sensitivity, taking with food is acceptable—consult your practitioner.
What’s the difference between 18% oleuropein and other olive leaf products?
Oleuropein is olive leaf’s primary active constituent. Products without standardisation may contain 2-5% oleuropein; Olivirex guarantees 18%. This means you’re receiving 3-9 times more of the active compound per capsule. In Functional Medicine, we call this “therapeutic dosing”—the difference between general support and targeted intervention.
Can Olivirex be combined with other supplements or medications?
Olivirex contains bioactive botanicals that may interact with certain medications (particularly blood thinners and immunosuppressants). Always inform your healthcare provider of all supplements you’re taking. The manufacturer specifically cautions against use during pregnancy and while nursing.
Why combine Olivirex with a binder like GI Detox+?
Olivirex activates drainage pathways, mobilising unwanted substances for elimination. A binder like GI Detox+ (containing zeolite and activated charcoal) captures these mobilised substances in the digestive tract, preventing reabsorption. Without a binder, some clients experience temporary discomfort as the body processes what’s being mobilised. This is why comprehensive protocols include both.
Key Features
- High-potency olive leaf extract standardised to minimum 18% oleuropein
- Synergistic herbal blend including garlic, goldenseal, milk thistle, and dandelion for drainage support
- Adaptogenic herbs (American ginseng, cordyceps) for sustained immune resilience
- Professional-grade formulation used by Functional Medicine practitioners
- 99% organic ingredients; free from dairy, gluten, soy, corn, and artificial additives
- Vegetable cellulose capsules for convenient daily use
- Designed to integrate with comprehensive Biocidin Botanicals protocols
Suggested Use
Adults: Take one capsule up to three times daily between meals, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. For seasonal support, many practitioners recommend a 6-8 week protocol. For long-standing health challenges, Olivirex is typically used in combination with Biocidin Liquid or Capsules and GI Detox+ binder support. Do not use during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider before use if nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medications. Discontinue use should adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients (per capsule)
- Olive (Olea Europaea) Leaf Extract (Standardised to minimum 18% Oleuropein)
- Proprietary Herbal Blend: Garlic bulb (organic), Noni fruit extract (organic), Uva Ursi leaf (organic), Milk Thistle seed extract, Cordyceps fruiting body (organic), St. John’s Wort aerial parts (organic), Dandelion root (organic), Goldenseal root (organic), White Willow bark (organic), Bladderwrack thallus (organic), American Ginseng root extract
- Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose, vegetable capsule
Free from dairy, gluten, soy, corn, animal products, artificial colouring, and artificial flavouring. Contains 60 vegetable capsules per bottle.
These statements have not been evaluated by the TGA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.







