Why I consume a liter of olive oil a week
In this monologue, Dr. David Perlmutter explains his personal habit of drinking about a liter of extra‑virgin olive oil each week to boost his polyphenol intake. He links this practice to the health benefits documented for the Mediterranean diet, where olive oil is a central component, and mentions the emerging GreenMed diet that adds nutrient‑dense greens like duckweed. He notes that coffee is the world’s top source of polyphenols, but argues that adding large amounts of high‑quality olive oil further amplifies the benefit. Perlmutter also shares a practical tip: he and his wife bring their own olive oil to restaurants because commercial olive oil can be diluted with other oils, compromising polyphenol content. The overall message is a persuasive endorsement of high‑quality olive oil as a key dietary intervention for polyphenol‑rich nutrition.
