Starbucks' New Oil-Infused Coffee May Wreck Your Stomach
Starbucks' controversial Oleato coffee brand stars olive oil. In February, the business introduced olive-oil-infused beverages,
but many consumers were skeptical. After their limited release last month
"Apparently @Starbucks thinks I need help having diarrhea with this #oleato #coffee," one consumer tweeted last week.
Unfortunately, this customer's new coffee drink experience is common. A Twitter user called Oleato a "legit laxative" last week.
A Starbucks employee posted on Reddit that several coworkers "needed to use the restroom, if ya know what I mean" after trying the drinks.
"Olive oil can have a slight laxative effect for some people," Manaker says. "And when olive oil
is combined with caffeine, another factor that may promote bowel movement, people may feel the effects."
For those with constipation, Manaker said this may be beneficial. "Many beneficial health effects" have been found in consuming antioxidant-rich olive oil
Customers who want to minimize toilet breaks after drinking Starbucks' Oleato brand may want to change another part of their coffee order.
"If a person has issues with caffeine and notices that their bowels are stimulated after consuming that stimulant