{"id":3833,"date":"2023-05-16T22:44:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation-gastros-weigh-in\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T22:44:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:44:39","slug":"how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation-gastros-weigh-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3833","title":{"rendered":"How Much Olive Oil for Constipation? Gastros Weigh In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">S<\/span>tarbucks shocked the coffee-drinking world in April when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/starbucks-olive-oil-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/starbucks-olive-oil-coffee\/\">the company announced<\/a> that it would be selling coffee infused with olive oil. The brand\u2019s Oleato drinks have gotten mixed reviews, with some people on social media noting an unusual side effect: more pooping.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHalf the team tried it yesterday and a few ended up&#8230;needing to use the restroom, if ya know what I mean,\u201d one person wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/starbucks\/comments\/11t3n0j\/olive_oil_drinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/starbucks\/comments\/11t3n0j\/olive_oil_drinks\/\">Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got so sick after the olive oil latte. Coming out both ends,\u201d another said.<\/p>\n<p>With that, there have been some questions about olive oil\u2019s impact on your GI tract and whether it can, in fact, make you poop\u2014especially if you\u2019re constipated. Turns out, there\u2019s actually some research on this. Here\u2019s the deal.<\/p>\n<h2>Can olive oil relieve constipation?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a little complicated. \u201cThere are many guidelines on the treatment of constipation in adults and children. Currently, olive oil is not recommended by any of the adult guidelines by any major gastrointestinal society for the routine treatment of constipation,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/umg.rwjms.rutgers.edu\/doctor_page.php?phys_id=125744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/umg.rwjms.rutgers.edu\/doctor_page.php?phys_id=125744\">Ellen Stein, MD,<\/a> a gastroenterologist and associate professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.<\/p>\n<p>But Dr. Stein points out that many cardiology and gastrointestinal societies suggest a Mediterranean-style diet, which includes olive oil, among other things. \u201cMediterranean foods from many different cultures feature olive oil, so it is a component of this healthy diet,\u201d she says. And, when you\u2019re eating well, you should be able to go number two regularly\u2014provided you don\u2019t have any underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation\/\" current-title=\"Constipated? A Daily Dose of Olive Oil Might Help Get Things Moving, According to Gastroenterologists\" current-image=\"GettyImages-how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-16\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-olive-oil-for-constipation\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But data has suggested that there may be something to using olive oil specifically to help you poop. \u201cOlive oil has a mild laxative effect on the colon,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.mountsinai.org\/priyanka-l-singh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/profiles.mountsinai.org\/priyanka-l-singh\">Priyanka Singh, MD,<\/a> a gastroenterologist and assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. \u201cIt lubricates the colon walls and holds water within stools, helping to soften them. This helps stool move more easily through the colon and promotes bowel movements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Singh notes that a few clinical studies have demonstrated this. One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1051227614001411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1051227614001411\">study<\/a> found that olive oil relieved symptoms of constipation just as well as mineral oil\u2014a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/laxative-oral-route\/before-using\/drg-20070683?p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/laxative-oral-route\/before-using\/drg-20070683?p=1\">known laxative<\/a>\u2014in patients on dialysis when it was taken daily for four weeks. Another <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33812657\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33812657\/\">study<\/a> found that olive oil was effective at treating severe, chronic constipation in kids when used as an enema.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also this to consider, per Dr. Stein: Olive oil contains fat, and certain fats can trigger a reflex that encourages your bowels to empty themselves. \u201cJust getting some fat into a meal can be a trigger for a healthy bowel movement,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h2>How much olive oil do you need for constipation?<\/h2>\n<p>This isn\u2019t something that has been heavily studied, but Dr. Singh points out that the patients in the dialysis study had better BMs after taking one teaspoon of olive oil daily. \u201cHowever, up to one tablespoon of olive oil is safe for adults to consume daily for constipation,\u201d she says, adding, \u201cExtra virgin olive oil is best.\u201d (Extra virgin versions go through the least amount of processing, so they maintain the most vitamins and antioxidants.)<\/p>\n<h2>How soon will you get results?<\/h2>\n<p>Constipation is complicated, and it can happen due to a variety of factors. So there\u2019s no guarantee that doing something like taking olive oil will help, er, relieve your issue.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone is different, too, and experts say that the factors that led up to your constipation as well as your individual GI tract can have an impact on how well the olive oil hack works to get things moving\u2014or if it does anything at all. \u201cThe response time may vary depending on the individual and the severity of their constipation,\u201d Dr. Singh says. However, she adds, \u201cbowel movements can occur within the same day.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>How to try this hack at home<\/h2>\n<p>There may need to be some trial and error here. \u201cOlive oil may be consumed alone or paired with other foods or liquids,\u201d Dr. Singh says.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/i-tried-olive-oil-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/i-tried-olive-oil-coffee\/\">try a teaspoon of olive oil in your coffee<\/a>\u2014a <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/why-does-coffee-make-you-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/why-does-coffee-make-you-poop\/\">known laxative<\/a>\u2014to see where that gets you. \u201cOlive oil can enhance the well-known laxative effect of coffee,\u201d Dr. Singh says. But she has a warning: \u201cThis combined effect may be too potent for some people.\u201d (Save it for a time you&#8217;re near a bathroom.)<\/p>\n<p>If you have the odd bout of constipation and want to see if olive oil helps, doctors say there\u2019s really no harm in giving this a try, along with more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/constipation-relief\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/constipation-relief\/\">proven methods<\/a> like eating more high-fiber foods, hydrating well, and moving more. But if constipation is a regular thing for you, Dr. Singh says it\u2019s important to get it checked out. That\u2019s especially true if your constipation is happening alongside other symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny time constipation is getting worse than usual, accompanied by pain, weight loss, or rectal bleeding, it&#8217;s time to check in with your primary care physician and then, if needed, be referred to a specialist,\u201d Dr. Stein says. \u201cFor most people, hydration, good soluble fiber intake like fruits and vegetables, and good movement like walking or exercise is very safe and effective for helping move along the bowels.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starbucks shocked the coffee-drinking world in April when the company announced that it would be selling coffee infused with olive oil. 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