# Health experts warn against popular olive oil trend touted by Kourtney Kardashian, Hailey Bieber

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/health-experts-warn-against-popular-olive-oil-trend-touted-by-kourtney-kardashian-hailey-bieber/
- Published: 2026-11-12T17:51:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T18:35:52+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/health/popular-olive-oil-trend-could-lead-to-weight-gain-health-expert-warns/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Olive oil can support heart health as part of a balanced diet.
- Daily shots may add hundreds of calories and contribute to weight gain.
- Experts recommend using it in meals instead of taking it straight.

## Summary

Olive oil shots, promoted by celebrities including Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber, have spread on social media as a supposed wellness practice. Nutrition expert Megan Meyer says olive oil can be part of a healthy diet, but taking it as a shot is unnecessary and may add enough calories to contribute to weight gain.

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat and polyphenols, whose levels vary by type; extra virgin oil generally contains more polyphenols than refined light-tasting oil. A 2022 observational study found that adults consuming more than half a tablespoon daily had a 19% lower risk of death from heart disease. Meyer says shots may also cause stomach upset or reflux, and advises people with gallbladder problems or sensitive stomachs to avoid them.

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