Studies: The combination of olive oil and lemon juice, a miracle cure for health

2026-05-22 07:47:00, Shëndeti CNA

The combination of olive oil and lemon juice is considered a miracle cure for health problems. While both are nutritious, experts recommend integrating them into a balanced diet rather than relying on their combination for specific health solutions.

1. For cleansing and detoxification

Cleanses and detoxifications work on the belief that toxins can build up in your body and be removed with certain dietary changes, such as drinking olive oil and lemon juice.

Olive oil and lemon juice have antioxidants and polyphenols, which are thought to provide "cleansing" benefits by neutralizing free radicals.

2. For kidney stones and gallstones

Olive oil and lemon juice are also said to help treat kidney stones and expel gallstones. For example, you may have heard that drinking olive oil and lemon juice on an empty stomach can help treat gallstones, through a laxative effect.

3. For joint pain

Oleic acid in olive oil has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. Vitamin C also has significant anti-inflammatory effects, which may help prevent joint pain related to inflammation and maintain joint health in people with chronic diseases like osteoarthritis.

4. For digestive problems

Studies have shown that olive oil may be beneficial for people with inflammatory bowel disease, although large-scale randomized clinical trials have not been conducted. If the type of digestive problem you have is that you are not absorbing enough nutrients from the food you are eating, vitamin C may help. For example, the vitamin C in lemon juice has been shown to help with the absorption of non-heme iron.

5. For premature aging

Olive oil and lemon juice are key ingredients in the Mediterranean diet, which is strongly linked to slowing the aging process. Research shows that vitamin C has anti-aging effects, especially in relation to signs of aging in skin health. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil may help prevent premature aging, including protecting against cognitive decline.

6. For cardiovascular diseases

The same monounsaturated fats found in olive oil are also linked to cardiovascular benefits, including lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol, anti-inflammatory properties, and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies show that olive oil and olive leaf extract have benefits for cardiovascular health, or heart health, such as preventing hypertension. /CNA