Mixed together, these two foods promise to detoxify quickly and promote weight loss

On TikTok, many netizens swear by the olive oil and lemon cure do a detox, lose weight And strengthen the immune system. So much so that the hashtag #oliveoilshot has more than three million views on the platform. Is this mixture as effective as it seems?

The olive oil and lemon treatment: what is it?

The idea of ​​this cure is to drink on an empty stomach, in the morning, a shot of lemon mixed with olive oil. Some also add cayenne pepper (anti-inflammatory), turmeric (antioxidant) and pepper (helps digestion) to this preparation. The treatment should last a week to fifteen days (some even last a month) and promises numerous benefits for the body. Among which:

• Cleanse the liver naturally and detoxify
• Promotes weight loss
• Relieve kidney and gallstones
• Prevention of certain cardiovascular diseases
• Skin care (and especially delay skin aging)
• Hair and nail care
• Fight against constipation

Benefits made possible thanks to the virtues of lemon and olive oil. Lemon is known to be a source of antioxidants and especially vitamin C. It is also known to detoxify and promotes good digestion. As for olive oil, it is an excellent source of vitamins E and K, as well as polyphenols to protect against oxidative stress. Combined, these two foods will be the perfect elixir to regain shape and figure. Please note, however, that no scientific study has, to date, proven the benefits of this natural remedy.

We told you, the idea is to drink this mixture on an empty stomach in the morning, for several days.

• Squeeze the juice of half a lemon (preferably organic).
• Add a spoonful of olive oil (between 5 and 7 ml).
• Add, if you wish, spices beneficial for the body.

Drink this mixture, then wait half an hour before lunch.

What are the dangers of olive oil and lemon care?

There is no real danger associated with the combination of olive oil and lemon. However, it is important to respect the doses. Olive oil, consumed in too large a quantity, can have a laxative effect.

In addition, this mixture could interact with certain medications or cause allergies if you have an allergic background. That is why it is recommended, as with any treatment, to consult a health professional before starting.