This Liquid Shrinks Fat Cells 3X Faster (Drizzle It On Your Food)

Summary

Ben Azadi argues that high-quality extra-virgin olive oil may support appetite regulation and fat metabolism through compounds produced during digestion. He compares some of these proposed effects to those of GLP-1 medications, but emphasizes that olive oil is not a substitute for prescribed treatment. He advises viewers not to stop medication without first speaking with their doctor.

Main points and strategies

• Appetite and digestion: Azadi describes a proposed pathway in which olive-oil digestion produces 2-oleoylglycerol (2-OG), which may stimulate GLP-1 release. He also discusses CCK and PYY, hormones associated with fullness and digestion.
• Fat metabolism: He says oleic acid can lead the intestine to produce OEA, a lipid messenger that acts on PPAR-alpha. He cites cell and animal research on this pathway, as well as human research suggesting that oleic-acid-rich foods may affect food intake.
• Research discussed: The video refers to a small crossover study of 12 healthy men that compared meals containing carrots with different fats, along with other human studies and a meta-analysis. Azadi also cites cell and mouse experiments. These are claims and interpretations presented by the speaker; they do not establish that olive oil works like a GLP-1 medication or guarantees weight loss.
• Choosing olive oil: He recommends looking for a harvest date, saying that beneficial compounds may diminish over time. He also suggests tasting a small amount: a peppery or throat-stinging sensation, sometimes prompting a cough, is presented as a possible sign of oleocanthal. Taste alone, however, is not a definitive measure of quality.
• How he suggests using it: Azadi’s protocol is to add 1–2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil raw to food after cooking, such as vegetables, salads, eggs, or cooked meat. He recommends pairing it with food rather than taking it specifically on an empty stomach, and claims that heating may reduce some polyphenols.
• Self-observation: He proposes trying olive oil for 10 days and noticing changes in fullness, cravings, bloating, and energy—not just scale weight.
• Commercial promotion: Azadi recommends Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, stating that he is a partner and advertising an offer. The product recommendation is promotional.

Presenter and sources mentioned

• Presenter: Ben Azadi
• Research and sources cited in the video: A Copenhagen study described as published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; a 2015 paper in Food & Function; a 2017 meta-analysis in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition; findings published in Nature in 2005 on oleocanthal’s ibuprofen-like activity; and ClinicalTrials.gov
• Researcher mentioned: Gary Beauchamp
• Commercial source promoted: Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club