Kenyans are increasingly consuming shots of olive oil mixed with lemon juice, driven by social media trends promoting detoxification, weight loss, and improved skin health. However, scientific experts state this practice lacks evidence and may carry risks.

• Public health nutritionist Jackson Mudengeya asserts there is no clear scientific evidence supporting the purported benefits of this mixture.
• While olive oil and lemon juice offer individual health benefits, such as healthy fats and Vitamin C, the body processes them like any other food.
• Potential side effects include tooth enamel erosion from lemon juice and stomach irritation or worsening of existing conditions like ulcers or gall bladder diseases from excess consumption.