The Kardashian olive oil trend is not the miracle of health that Tiktok claims, says Doctor

Welcome to question Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner explores a health tendency that has gone viral in Tiktok.

Question: Hello Dr Zac, has this really annoying girl in my gym, who continues to go for how she starts every morning shaking a quarter of a cup of olive oil before hitting the gym. Gross she says she improves her intestinal health and puts it on for a good day. She is obsessed with Kardashians and tells me Kourtney Kardashian swears for her and she has seen many tickets about it.

I hate Kardashians and hate tiktok even more. Is this woman spending a lot of time on social media and there is not enough time in the real world? I am coming to you for advice as a real doctor, because just like Kim Kardashian is not a real lawyer, I think it is better to get the truth from someone with a current medical degree. – Cassie, 29, Surry Hills, NSW

Reply: Hey Cassie, first, I love your dedication to check Tiktok’s trends with a current doctor star for you.

Now, for this craze of olive oil.

Your gym nemesis is not completely wrong – extra virgin olive oil (Evoo) has some impressive health benefits.

But should you deceive it directly as if it were a team of tequila? Well, that’s another story.

Olive oil, especially the extra virgin type, is packed with healthy unsaturated fats and polyphenols, which are essentially superheroes for your gut.

These compounds help lower inflammation, balance of blood sugar and promote good bacteria in your gut. Some studies even suggest that it can facilitate digestion and bloating.

Sounds great, right?

But here is the hit – drinking it straight will not give you immediate abs or transform your digestive system overnight.

It is a long -term amplifier, not a magical drug. Think about how to use a good moisturizer-wishing to wake up without wrinkles after a use, but over time, it makes a difference.

So should you start lowering its shots?

Look, you can drink some olive oil if you want, but there are more pleasant ways to get the benefits.

One tablespoon or two a day (15-30ml) is completely drop it into salads, cook it with it, or even mix it in a smoothly if you feel decorated.

But let’s be true, drinking it right may not be the most enjoyable experience if you do not enjoy the taste of the liquid salad sauce at 7am.

The weaknesses of going on board

Many of a good thing can be fiery.

Olive oil is still high fat (healthy fat, but fats however), and each tablespoon packs about 120 calories.

If you start pouring it over everything like an elixir of life, you can find your jeans by becoming a little stronger.

It can also be a little about your digestive system.

I have had patients to go to the olive oil trend, just to return to complaining of blocks and abdominal pain.

If your intestine suddenly feels like a washing machine in the rotation cycle, you can overload it.

Happens what happens if you don’t get enough healthy fats?

On the rolling side, avoiding fats is not entirely excellent.

Your body needs healthy fats to absorb vitamins and keep your skin, hair and brain in high shape.

If you are constantly tired, fighting with dry skin or you can’t remember where you put your car’s keys, you may be missing in essential fats.

Judgment?

Olive oil is great for your gut, but it is not a miracle cure, and you definitely do not need to drink it straight to get the benefits.

Glue one to two tablespoons a day, enjoy it in your food and remember – just because Kardashian does something, it doesn’t mean it’s the secret of eternal health.

And as for your gym friend, you probably challenge her in a competition: she can drink her olive oil, and you can enjoy your delicious Greek salad.

Let’s see who has a better time.