IL-17A contributes to inflammation and oxidative stress, worsening chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD.
Oleuropein (OLP), a compound found in olive oil, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit lung health.
In tests on human alveolar epithelial cells, OLP reduced oxidative stress and DNA damage, increased apoptosis, and limited cell growth, indicating potential protective effects against lung disease by downregulating IL-17A activities.