Drinking a spoonful or two of olive oil before breakfast has become one of social media’s latest wellness obsessions.
Supporters say it improves digestion, protects the heart, and provides an easy way to absorb antioxidants.
The practice has even been nicknamed “liquid gold,” thanks to olive oil’s known health benefits and its growing reputation as a natural remedy.
One woman who tested the habit for two weeks claimed she felt more energetic and experienced better skin and digestion.
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Her story quickly spread online, encouraging others to try it for themselves.
What the expert says
Dr Heather Shenkman, a cardiologist known online as @veganheartdoc, isn’t impressed by the trend.
In a video shared by 1MD Nutrition, she explained that while olive oil is healthy, drinking it in shots isn’t the right approach.
She often hears from patients who have started taking daily shots for heart health, and she admits the idea makes her both amused and concerned.
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According to Dr Shenkman, “It is not good for their heart, it's not good for their cholesterol, it's not good for their waistline”.
A long-time endurance athlete and advocate for plant-based diets, she believes that sustainable heart health depends on a balanced diet and an active lifestyle, not on quick fixes.
The healthier way to use olive oil
Nutrition experts agree that olive oil is one of the healthiest fats when used properly.
Extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can protect against chronic disease.
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However, consuming it in isolation may cause digestive discomfort or unwanted calorie intake over time.
Specialists from the Cleveland Clinic recommend using olive oil with other foods, such as in salads or cooking, instead of drinking it directly.
Sources: LADbible, Woman's Health, and Cleveland Clinic.
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