Old Doctors: Just 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil Daily for 7 Days to Treat 10 Health Issues Fast

Ah, the classic “old doctors recommend 1 tablespoon of olive oil daily to cure everything” type of claim. Let’s break it down carefully:

🫒 Olive Oil: What It Really Does

Olive oil is healthy, especially extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). It has many benefits, but it does not magically treat 10 health issues in 7 days. The real benefits are gradual and supportive, not instant cures.

✅ Proven Benefits of Daily Olive Oil

1. Heart Health

   • Reduces LDL (“bad”) cholesterol

   • May improve HDL (“good”) cholesterol

   • Supports blood vessel function

2. Anti-Inflammatory

   • Contains polyphenols that reduce inflammation

3. Digestive Support

   • Can help mild constipation

   • May support bile flow

4. Blood Sugar Control

   • Helps stabilize post-meal blood sugar when used in meals

5. Skin & Hair

   • When eaten or applied topically, can moisturize and provide antioxidants

6. Bone Health

   • Some studies show olive oil may support calcium absorption

⚠️ What Olive Oil Cannot Do

• Cure infections, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, or cancer in a week

• Act as a “miracle detox”

• Replace medications or lifestyle changes

🥄 How to Use Safely

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) per day is safe for most adults

• Can be taken straight, in salads, or added to cooking

• Extra benefits if combined with a Mediterranean-style diet

🧠 Bottom Line

• Olive oil is excellent for overall health, especially heart, digestion, and inflammation

• Expect gradual benefits—not instant cures in 7 days

• “Old doctors” sayings are usually based on tradition, not modern medical evidence

If you want, I can make a realistic 7-day olive oil plan that supports heart, digestion, and skin safely without the hype.