A woman decided to test a popular trend on TikTok and consume two tablespoons of olive oil on an empty stomach every morning for two weeks to see if the benefits that are being talked about online are real, notes ladbible.com.
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Olive oil is considered “liquid gold” in the Mediterranean diet, a diet associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes due to its high consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and healthy fats such as olive oil.
The first day
Lynsey Hope, the author of the experiment, started with quality extra virgin olive oil and described the taste as “fresh and fruity”. However, at the first doses he felt a slight burning sensation in his throat and slight nausea.
Day 2-4
The symptoms were not severe, but they affected her daily routine and she felt the need to eat dry food to calm her stomach.
Day 5-7
After a week, he began to feel worse and questioned whether this habit on an empty stomach was actually beneficial. The myth that fishermen of the 1960s consumed olive oil to cope with a hard day's work, however, has no scientific support.
Day 8-10
He changed the method, consuming the oil after breakfast, and found that nausea disappeared and digestive health improved.
Day 11-14
Hope noticed a reduction in food cravings, less snacking between meals and a longer feeling of satiety. Her skin and hair also improved noticeably, with no weight gain, and viruses such as colds avoided her.
Final verdict
“While I don't think everyone needs to consume olive oil daily, I was surprised at the wide-ranging benefits I experienced,” Hope stated.
Nutritionist Emma Shafqat warned: “For most people, moderate consumption is safe, but those who have trouble digesting fat should be cautious as it may cause discomfort or diarrhea.”
Hope mentioned that she plans to continue this daily habit.
