Some recent research on the olive leaf has shown its antioxidants to be effective in treating some tumors and cancers such as liver, prostate, colon, skin and breast cancer, clinical studies lacking; Olive leaf is especially potent when used in combination with other antioxidants.
He worked on research project uncovering the effect of Nicotine on free radicals and antioxidants in Bidi workers of Solapur district in Maharashtra .