Question 1

is virgin olive oil good for the skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In small amounts, it can be used as a moisturizer.

Question 2

is olive oil good for health when heated??

Accepted Answer

Try coconut oil: Some people believe that heating olive oil excessively denatures it and may cause the formation of toxic compounds; it may be better to add olive oil after cooking than during; it is believed that coconut oil is better for cooking with high heat; or butter;

Question 3

is olive oil good for you when you have a cold?

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Hmm?: Some people use garlic - olive oil mix for colds (I don't know if it is helpful) but I can't find any literature on use of olive oil (solo) for upper respiratory infections.

Question 4

is massaging penis with olive oil good?

Accepted Answer

Penis and olive oil.: It moisterizes the skin and has also been used for lubrication during masturbation. Unfortunately, it does not appear to increase strength of the penis, or erectile length. Hope this helps.

Question 5

is it good to take an olive oil on an empty stomach daily?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil: Olive oil is a healthy oil and good to use as opposed to other fats.  Not sure why you would take it alone on an empty stomach.

Question 6

is it good to take olive oil with warm milk? does it increase sexual power?

Accepted Answer

Myth: That is all a myth.  None of that will increase your libido or prowess.  If you want to drink it, you can - but don't expect any magical change.  Such things are in many cultures and are all pure nonsense.

Question 7

help please! is canola or olive oil good for you, seeing they are high in monounsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: In moderation. The american heart  association recommends that less than 25 to 35% of your daily calories come from fat. Saturated fats should be.

Question 8

does consuming olive oil good for gout, and does it really help to reduce uric acid levels in the body, or still, there is no evidence of olive oil's effectiveness in whether reducing or increasing uric acid?

Accepted Answer

: Olive oil is sometimes used to treat gout because of its so called antiinflammatory effect. Remember, gout attack is usually self limited so people may mistake olive oil can be helpful in treating gout. 
Olive oil does not affect uric acid level per my knowledge.
My advice: reduce uric acid intake, use proven med to lower uric acid, use Colchicine + antiflammatory drug(s) to treat acute gout.

Question 9

is olive oil good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Neither good nor bad: It is a useful item in a good diet

Question 10

is olive oil good for sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Extra virgin olive oil is usually tolerated on even sensitive skin.

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