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No, you don't need to chug olive oil
By Angela Haupt
Editor, Health and Wellness

Across the internet, people are sharing videos of themselves drinking shot glasses full of straight olive oil. The habit, they say, improves their gut health, boosts their metabolism, and makes their skin glow. I reached out to experts to find out whether gulping down olive oil is actually necessary—or even a good idea.

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Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.