9XP
Little direct effect on cholesterol numbers; its benefit comes from replacing saturated fat.
Olive Oil
A natural fat extracted from cold-pressed olives, commonly used in cooking and traditional diets
Often taken withCocoa, Omega-3
Evidence-backed benefits
How Olive Oil can help, goal by goal, with the studies behind each score.
Popular claims that did not hold up (1)
People often expect Olive Oil to help with these. The studies say otherwise, so they are not scored as benefits.
- Blood Pressure & Circulation6XPNo meaningful effect on blood pressure in pooled trials.
How to read XP
Each score is for this supplement and that specific goal, not a general rating.
XP combines how reliable the research is with how much difference it usually makes. Higher means stronger evidence for that supplement and that goal.
Limited<15 XPModest15–27 XPModerate28–44 XPReliable45–69 XPHigh70+ XP
Dosage
What studies commonly use for Olive Oil, and how it is usually taken.
Usual dose
1–2 tablespoons per day
1 to 2 tablespoons/day (15–30 mL / 14–28 g/day)
How to take it
- Any time of day
See study range
1–2 tablespoons/day (15–30 mL/day)
Your journey
Cholesterol & Lipids comes first (week 4 → week 12); Cholesterol & Lipids takes longest (week 4 → week 12). An estimate from the studies' timelines, not a promise: everyone responds differently.
From the first noticeable effect to roughly full strength. Colour follows the XP tier of each benefit.
Make it a habit
These gains come from steady use, not a single dose. Keep Olive Oil in your routine for about week 12 before you judge it.
Safety
What to know before you take Olive Oil.
Safety rating
Well tolerated
Mild effects, if any.
No notable side effects at normal doses.
General information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Common pairings
Supplements and habits often combined with Olive Oil.
Where to buy
Brands we looked at for Olive Oil, with our quality score for each.
TATA
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Quality scoreN/A
Eliros
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Quality scoreN/A
Oro Bailen
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Quality scoreN/A
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Authority
Public figures who take or recommend Olive Oil. Portraits are AI-generated, not real photos, and this is not an endorsement.
Bryan Johnson
Entrepreneur
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Steven Gundry
Physician
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