Crazy Lean Belly: No, you don't need to chug olive oil

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

No, you don't need to chug olive oil

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No, you don't need to chug olive oil

By Angela Haupt

Editor, Health and Wellness

Across the internet, people are sharing videos of themselves drinking shot glasses full of straight olive oil. The habit, they say, improves their gut health, boosts their metabolism, and makes their skin glow. I reached out to experts to find out whether gulping down olive oil is actually necessary—or even a good idea.

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