Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Digestion: 11 Science-Backed Gut Health Benefits (2026 Update)
✦ QUICK ANSWER Extra-virgin olive oil supports digestion by feeding beneficial gut bacteria, lowering intestinal inflammation, strengthening the gut lining, and gently easing constipation — with newer 2025–2026 research now also linking it to gut-microbiome-driven cognitive benefits. But it isn’t universally “safe” for every gut: as a Certified LEAP Therapist, I’ve seen it turn up