A 32-year-old member asked:
I was wondering are olives a type of laxative?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Homeira Izadianswered
32 years experience
No: There is a long list of benefits from olive leaf extract including anti bacterial, viral, fungal and anti oxidant effect but no study to support it, the only proven effect is on hypertension ( as effective as captopril) and olives don't cause diarrhea but like any other vegetable with fiber , it helps to have a normal bowel movement.
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: If you need a laxative, use a real one. Eat a lot of prunes and you may have a remarkable experience, but olives won't do that.
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Last updated Jan 19, 2018
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