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SO OLIVE OIL shots are a thing again. Remember in the mid- to late-2010s, when people were knocking back all manner of liquids, including apple cider vinegar , juiced ginger , pulverized turmeric, and extra virgin olive oil? Well, social media influencers have brought back at least the last one, with Bryan Johnson doing “evo” shots and Steven Gundry, MD, recommending a daily dose of the stuff. (Also, both those guys sell their own olive oil. Just saying.)

The supposed benefits of shooting olive range from the more generalized “more energy” to more specific ones, like protecting your cardiovascular system from disease.

Influencers usually back up these claims by citing scientific research on the benefits of adding olive oil to your daily diet. But do the benefits extend to doing shots of olive oil?

Four experts weigh in.

​ Brian St.…