Olive Oil

Evidence status

Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.

2 papers · 2 claims · 7 outcomes scored

Outcomes

What olive oil actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Lower bad and total cholesterol Not enough research

Cuts the cholesterol that builds into artery plaque over time.

1 RCT n=— 22–500 mg/kg 3 wk

29956886

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1 RCT n=—

22–500 mg/kg

3 wk

—

Blunt blood pressure spikes Not enough research

Keeps your numbers steadier when stress, caffeine, or exertion hits.

1 RCT n=— 3000 mg 4 wk

35850080

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1 RCT n=—

3000 mg

4 wk

—

Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Lower bad and total cholesterol Not enough research		1 RCT n=—	22–500 mg/kg	3 wk	—
Blunt blood pressure spikes Not enough research		1 RCT n=—	3000 mg	4 wk	—

Sources

Generated August 14, 2026

Olive Oil

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