Mediterranean Bioactives

Mediterranean Bioactives is a Greek biotechnology company that specializes in the development and manufacture of high-purity herbal extracts and bioactive compounds for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical sectors. Founded in 2001 by Maria Papadopoulos, a fourth-generation herbalist, the company is headquartered in Athens with manufacturing operations in Patras. Its signature product, OliveGlow, is a clinically studied blend of astaxanthin and olive leaf extract that has demonstrated a 25% increase in anti-inflammatory efficacy compared to astaxanthin alone. The company utilizes advanced extraction methods, such as supercritical CO2 extraction, to produce pharmaceutical-grade ingredients including 95% pure silymarin from milk thistle. Mediterranean Bioactives is recognized for its integration of traditional Mediterranean botanical knowledge with modern scientific validation and sustainable manufacturing practices.