Many people take shots of olive oil to improve their digestive health. It has been used orally as a stool softener and to ease constipation. However, doctors say excessive olive oil can actually activate the bowels too much, causing severe cramps and diarrhea. Since lifestyle TikToker Patrick Hu and others recommend a shot of the oil daily, this could actually be providing your body with too much of it, wreaking havoc on your tummy.
Other TikTokers, such as the self-proclaimed Olive Oil Queen, say drinking olive oil decreases bloating, and she even shares before and after photos to prove it. However, Dr. James Walker, who serves as the medical advisor for Welzo, pointed out in an interview with Glam that olive oil can actually increase bloating. This is due to the high-fat content of olive oil. Therefore, taking one shot a day may be doing your gut more harm than good.
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