Is drinking olive oil before bed good for you?

Is Drinking Olive Oil Before Bed Good for You? What Doctors Say

Many people have asked whether drinking extra virgin olive oil before bed is actually beneficial. It’s a fair question—and one that’s gaining attention from health professionals. The short answer? Yes, it can be.

We have been recommending taking one or two tablespoons a day of GGOO for a long time… and many of you do that already. Here are some articles we have posted about how it helps with many ailments… especially for people getting older.

But are there some specific benefits of taking your GGOO before you go to sleep?

Let’s look at what some respected experts are saying:

Dr. Mark Hyman

Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in functional medicine, has long promoted the daily use of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). He notes:

“Just a half-teaspoon a day of extra virgin olive oil can significantly lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory diseases, and cancer.”

Sally Dorfzaun, RD, from ColumbiaDoctors, recommends two tablespoons of EVOO daily to help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and even support weight management.

Sally Dorfzaun , RD

“Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil daily can improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels within three weeks and help manage weight loss.”

Taking it before bed may help with digestion and overnight metabolic balance.

The team at Doctors Gallery outlines six benefits of how drinking olive oil before bed is good for you, including

• better digestion,
• reduced joint pain, and
• improved skin hydration.

They also mention its potential to stabilize blood sugar levels overnight.

According to SleepBloom, drinking EVOO before bed may support sleep quality by promoting serotonin production and reducing inflammation. They recommend starting with one teaspoon and adjusting based on how your body responds.

When adding Galilee Green Olive Oil to your nighttime routine, start small—maybe a teaspoon to begin with. You can take it straight or mix it with warm water or lemon juice.

Jane Park: I not only use GGOO for my foods & salads, but take one Tablespoon directly from the decanter every morning as a supplement that addresses my arthritic joints, reducing inflammation & pain.

Plus GGOO keeps cholesterol issues at bay as the alternative to cholesterol medication prescribed by my doctor. I choose G-d’s natural foods as my pharmacy!