Starbucks coffee with olive oil.
Posted on 11/12/2026 5:48:19 AM PST by Kid Shelleen
Taking shots of olive oil has become a popular trend on social media, with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber touting the practice for its supposed health benefits.
However, some health professionals disagree with the claim that shooting olive oil is a viable wellness ritual.
"I think health trends like these become popular because they're novel and go viral," Megan Meyer, Ph.D., a science communication consultant based in Durham, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
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I take daily fish oil capsules; never took a teaspoon of cod liver oil. No fish burps from the capsules. I used to take Black Seed Oil but quit due to blood thinner. I get EVOO in homemade dressing. Cook with avocado oil.
Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) plus vitamins A and D. Potential benefits include support for heart health (especially lowering triglycerides), anti-inflammatory effects that may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, bone health via vitamin D, eye health via vitamin A and DHA, and immune support. Evidence is moderate for the omega-3 and vitamin effects; many other claims have limited high-quality data. A typical shot is about 1 teaspoon (5 ml). Caution is needed because of high vitamin A content (adult upper limit is generally 3,000 mcg RAE/day from all sources), possible increased bleeding risk, and pregnancy considerations.
Extra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols such as oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol. The strongest evidence comes from the large PREDIMED trial, in which a Mediterranean diet supplemented with EVOO reduced major cardiovascular events by roughly 30% relative to a low-fat control diet. Other associations include better blood pressure, improved lipid profiles, better glycemic control, and possible reductions in type 2 diabetes risk and overall mortality when used as part of a healthy diet. A typical daily amount in studies is 1–4 tablespoons (15–60 ml); a modest “shot” is often 1–2 tablespoons. It is best used as a primary cooking or dressing oil rather than a concentrated supplement.
Black seed oil (Nigella sativa) contains thymoquinone and other compounds. Meta-analyses of randomized trials show modest reductions in fasting glucose, HbA1c, total and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and sometimes body weight and inflammatory markers. Evidence is weaker and more heterogeneous than for EVOO, and trials are often small and short. A typical shot used in studies is ½–1 teaspoon (2.5–5 ml). Side effects are usually mild digestive upset; it may lower blood sugar and blood pressure (relevant if you take related medications) and has limited pregnancy safety data.
In practice, the three oils are complementary rather than interchangeable: cod liver oil supplies concentrated omega-3s and vitamins A/D, EVOO provides polyphenol-rich monounsaturated fat with the strongest cardiovascular outcome data, and black seed oil offers modest additional support for metabolic markers. Quality, dose, and individual factors matter. Consult a healthcare provider before adding any of them regularly, especially if you take medications or have existing conditions.
Cod liver oil, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), and black seed oil can all be taken as small daily “shots,” but they supply different nutrients and have different strengths of evidence.
Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) plus vitamins A and D. Potential benefits include support for heart health (especially lowering triglycerides), anti-inflammatory effects that may ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, bone health via vitamin D, eye health via vitamin A and DHA, and immune support. Evidence is moderate for the omega-3 and vitamin effects; many other claims have limited high-quality data. A typical shot is about 1 teaspoon (5 ml). Caution is needed because of high vitamin A content (adult upper limit is generally 3,000 mcg RAE/day from all sources), possible increased bleeding risk, and pregnancy considerations.
Extra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols such as oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol. The strongest evidence comes from the large PREDIMED trial, in which a Mediterranean diet supplemented with EVOO reduced major cardiovascular events by roughly 30% relative to a low-fat control diet. Other associations include better blood pressure, improved lipid profiles, better glycemic control, and possible reductions in type 2 diabetes risk and overall mortality when used as part of a healthy diet. A typical daily amount in studies is 1–4 tablespoons (15–60 ml); a modest “shot” is often 1–2 tablespoons. It is best used as a primary cooking or dressing oil rather than a concentrated supplement.
Black seed oil (Nigella sativa) contains thymoquinone and other compounds. Meta-analyses of randomized trials show modest reductions in fasting glucose, HbA1c, total and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and sometimes body weight and inflammatory markers. Evidence is weaker and more heterogeneous than for EVOO, and trials are often small and short. A typical shot used in studies is ½–1 teaspoon (2.5–5 ml). Side effects are usually mild digestive upset; it may lower blood sugar and blood pressure (relevant if you take related medications) and has limited pregnancy safety data.
In practice, the three oils are complementary rather than interchangeable: cod liver oil supplies concentrated omega-3s and vitamins A/D, EVOO provides polyphenol-rich monounsaturated fat with the strongest cardiovascular outcome data, and black seed oil offers modest additional support for metabolic markers. Quality, dose, and individual factors matter. Consult a healthcare provider before adding any of them regularly, especially if you take medications or have existing conditions.
| Aspect | Cod Liver Oil | EVOO | Black Seed Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key nutrients | Omega-3s (EPA/DHA), Vit A, Vit D | Monounsaturated fats, polyphenols | Thymoquinone and other bioactives |
| Strongest evidence | Omega-3 anti-inflammatory effects & nutrient repletion | Cardiovascular event reduction (PREDIMED) | Modest improvements in glucose, lipids, blood pressure |
| Typical “shot” | ~1 tsp (5 ml) | 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) | ½–1 tsp (2.5–5 ml) |
| Main cautions | Vitamin A excess, bleeding risk | Generally very safe as food | Blood sugar/BP effects, pregnancy data limited |
Is mayonnaise injections next ? Only a fool would inject Olive Oil into their body
I don’t think they are referring to injection shots...I believe they meant like a drink “shot” as in whiskey shot...
Taking shots of olive oil has become a popular.
Kind of like in the 70’s when a trend was to smoke banana peels oi get high.
Ahead of the tic toc trends.
I take like 3 capsules of psylium husks a day
In coffee I mix in Dextrin powder
Prune juice
Olive oil, taken orally, may be highly beneficial to overall health, the degree of the benefit varying with the particular variety or combination with other vegetable oil extracts.
Injecting the olive oil, either intravenously or intermuscular, is of no particular benefit, it merely loads up the vascular system and is probably not available for cellular absorption, where it needs to go. In conjunction with a solvent, DMSO, absorption at the cellular level is greatly enhanced, but that procedure has a great many of its own biohazards, and results extremely erratic.
I prefer weight gain and death by chocolate.
Where is the science on this? The article is light on details. What is the mechanism? What caliber does one shoot the olive oil and what distance? What container does it need to be in? These are things we need to know to make an informed decision.
I just had two Spam sandwiches for breakfast with the spam fried in olive oil.
Yes, but somebody somewhere didn’t understand and is probably mainlining it.
I remember the olive oil coffee fad a few years ago - it was even served up at Starbucks.
Also read that this could lead to weight gain, so no thanks.
Sounds like a great way to get sepsis.
I’ve heard of putting MCT oil in coffee. But olive oil is not an MCT oil.
Good grief! It’s not an injection, it’s a shot, like a shot of whiskey or a Jello shot.
Too stupid to live is a life truth.
Starbucks coffee with olive oil.
Taking a dose of olive oil thirty minutes before eating is the basis of the “Shangrila Diet”, by psychologist Seth Roberts.
“By taking two daily servings of either extra-light olive oil or plain sugar water, he took control of his appetite, with astonishing results. Roberts lost thirty-five pounds in only three months, and he has kept it off for five years.”
The book is not online for free reading. This site has one for sale and the description:
https://andersonuniversity.ecampus.com/shangrila-diet-hunger-eat-anything/bk/9780399153648
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