The truth about olive oil shots

Everyone's taking olive oil for their health. Almost no one's getting the benefits.

Olive oil can be genuinely good for you, but 'extra virgin' doesn't mean healthy. What makes it healthy is polyphenols. But:
1. What are polyphenols?
2. Which health benefits do they have?
3. Why most olive oil are low in polyphenols?

Why most olive oil doesn't work ↓

What are the health benefits of olive oil?

Extra virgin olive oil, high in polyphenols, is associated with the following health benefits approved by the EFSA 🇪🇺:

Protect your heart. Polyphenols help protect your blood fats from oxidative stress, with just 20g of oil a day.

Support healthy cholesterol. Swapping saturated fat for unsaturated helps keep cholesterol normal, and this oil is over 75% oleic acid.

Protect you from within. Vitamin E helps shield your cells from the oxidative stress behind dull, tired skin. One tablespoon covers 32% of your daily Vitamin E.

The catch: the EU only allows these claims above 250 mg/kg of polyphenols, and most oils never get there. Here's why.

Why high-polyphenol olive oil is so rare

An oil can be cold-pressed, extra virgin, and still do almost nothing for your health. What counts is the polyphenol level, and reaching a high one is harder and more expensive. It comes down to three things:

Variety. Some olives are naturally full of polyphenols. The cheap, mild blends most brands use aren't.

Early harvest. Olives picked green give less oil, but far more flavour and polyphenols.

Freshness. Polyphenols fade with time, light and heat, and supermarket oil is often 12 to 18 months old.

The "Green Machine" is olive oil built to get the most polyphenols out of every harvest, with up to 700% more than the average olive oil.

How Green Machine compares

Note: these results were measured after harvest. Values naturally change over time.

1295 mg/kgpolyphenolsPuglia, ItalyIntense & Peppery

Note: these results were measured after harvest. Values naturally change over time.

Up to 700% More Antioxidants

Polyphenols are the antioxidants behind olive oil's health benefits. This oil delivers up to 700% more than typical supermarket olive oil — and 5× the EU health claim threshold 🇪🇺

EU Health Claim Threshold 🇪🇺
~180 mg/kg
~350 mg/kg
1250+ mg/kg
Supermarket Olive Oil
High Quality Olive Oil
"Green Machine" Ultra High Polyphenol Oil

Note: these results were measured after harvest. Values naturally change over time.

Supports healthy cholesterol
Protects blood lipids against oxidative stress
Protects body cells

Olive Oil Made For Your Heart Health

Ultra-high in polyphenols, enabling three authorised EFSA health claims — all from a 100% natural product.

Fully Traceable, By Farmers That Care

We partner with two small family farms dedicated to producing world-class olive oil using regenerative practices and a focus on quality over volume.

From Bari, Puglia

In the heel of Italy's boot, our olives are sourced within a 25 km radius around Bari, the capital of Puglia. Known for its iconic "trulli" houses and mineral-rich limestone soils, the region produces more olive oil than any other in Italy.

Triple Lab Tested, No Guesswork

Every batch is tested for polyphenols, quality markers, and pesticides — with results shared so you can make informed decisions

Green Machine: Ultra High in Polyphenols

Olive oil made for your health and longevity

Extra Virgin Olive Oil·Ultra High In Polyphenols

4.9250 reviews

One tablespoon when you wake up. That's it. Fresh, early-harvest, and 1,250+ mg/kg polyphenols in every spoon. At about €0.53 a serving, less than your morning coffee, you finally get what the ritual promised.

Up to 700% more polyphenols than normal olive oil
Third-party lab tested, organically farmed & free from pesticides
Supports healthy cholesterol, protects cells & protects against oxidative stress
Why this oil:

3 authorised EFSA health claims

4.9 out of 5

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    H A.

    ​very pleased with my purchase

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    Helen K.

    ​Delicious oil. Beautifully smooth with spicy afterkick.

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    I am ​absolutely loving this oil. Definitely the best I’ve tried so far ,

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    ​Deliciously fruity

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    HARINDRA

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    Buy it

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    Sandra

    excellent and fast delivery

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    Martin H.

    ​A very pleasant,peppery experience which is a valued addition to my dark,cool understair larder where it has various stablemates including other high polyphenol rich EVOO’s ,and various polyphenol rich red wines🤔 Good quality, value 2026 olive oil pressing🫒🕊️

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    MR S.

    ​such a amazing real natural olive oil. Love the taste. Love the strength as well. Thank you guys for the amazing customer service as well.

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    H.

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    Graeme F.

    ​I am 64 and for a couple of years have noticed a decline in my knee and hip mobility. I have been drinking a tablespoon of the green machine EVOO every morning for 6 weeks. I have already noticed an improvement in my overall mobility. I don’t take any other supplements so I am sure my increased mobility can only be as a result of taking the green machine EVOO.

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    Ambrose T.

    ​I love the excellent quality of this extra virgin olive oil. On my fifth bottle now. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality extra virgin olive oil.

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    Pauline W.

    ​taste is immense

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    HARINDRA

    Really satisfying

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    Marcel L.

    ​prima olijfolie.

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    Heather C.

    ​Great peppery taste!

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    Thanks a lot for the kind words Heather!

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    michael o.

    ​well done

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    Thanks Michael :)

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    Helen K.

    ​Green machine olive oil is light and smooth and delicious with a pleasing peppery kick at the end. Highest number of polyphenols I've ever found in an olive oil. The pouring mechanism takes a little getting used to but it's worth being patient for the health benefits.

    Response from Source Known

    Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback, Helen🙏 I understand the pouring mechanism is a little different than you're used to. The pourer uses a double seal technique to make sure no oxygen enters the bottle/oil when pouring. We use this to preserve the maximum amount of polyphenols/ freshness. I hope it gets a little easier to use over time. I always give the bottle a shake when upside down, so the oil comes out easily. Let me know if you keep running into trouble and we can find a solution🤝

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    Lilla M.

    Przepyszna i zdrowa oliwa, polecam 😊 I’m very happy with my purchase. The product is exactly as described, arrived quickly and was carefully packaged. The quality is excellent. I would definitely recommend it!

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    Amazing to hear that Lilla! Thanks for sharing your positive feedback :)

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    Krystyna P.

    ​superb

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    o

    So far I am pleased with the product, especially the taste! i like it that you know exactly the time of the harvest, and also when it was bottled. Too early to comment on the benefits.

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    Judith

    Erg lekker

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    Mr P.

    ​I looked for a quality oil and found this one, the only problem I can report is it doesn’t flow very well from the bottle. It has a definite kick when you take it and we can only see how the long term benefits work out- great correspondence from the company.

    Response from Source Known

    Thank you for the kind words and your feedback :) I understand the pouring mechanism is a little different than you're used to. The pourer uses a double seal technique to make sure no oxygen enters the bottle/oil when pouring. We use this to preserve the maximum amount of polyphenols/ freshness. I hope it gets a little easier to use over time. I always give the bottle a shake when upside down, so the oil comes out easily. Let me know if you keep running into trouble and we can find a solution🤝 you can reach me at hi@olvlimits.com

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    Mark W.

    Very nice olive oil.

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    Thanks a lot Mark :)

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    ​I'm very happy with my first Olvlimits purchase . It's been a very pleasant experience. The taste and the thought of all the goodness , yes ! Thank you .

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    Bryan P.

    Excellent product

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    Thanks a lot Bryan :)

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    Va

    Love it, best Olive Oil with high polyphenols!

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    Ferhat M.

    After taste is spicy as I expected. High quality olive oil.

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    Dennis R.

    ​Very happy with the product, only time will time, but quality counts and this seems to be one of those special products.

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    Thanks a lot for sharing your kind feedback, Dennis 🙏

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    GINA G.

    ​excellent

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    Susan G.

    ​I love it! Bought because of its high polyphenols content, being the highest polyphenol I’ve found, way higher than others with same price tag. The taste is lovely, fruity and peppery! Also I appreciate not just the product but people who run it that have been nothing but helpful in answering all the questions I had Everything has been perfect , the product, service, delivery, follow-ups… everything Thank you ❤️

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    Wow Susan, thank you so much for the kind words and support! It means a lot to hear that. We will keep doing our best!🙌💚

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    Kamila V.

    ​I like this oil, thanks.

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    You're more than welcome Kamila, thank you for your support and kind feedback :)

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    Douglas K.

    I really like this EVOO. The all important signature peppery kick remains from beginning to end. It has a good stopper. Is well packaged. I received it the day after the order. It is one of the best priced in comparison to other high polyphenol EVOO'S. Very well worth it.

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    Thanks a lot for your detailed review and kind words Douglas, that means a lot 🙏

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    Aneta K.

    ​I’ve now ordered from OlvLimits twice, and both experiences have been excellent. Fast delivery, very well-packaged products, and truly high-quality olive oil. I love that the oils come in dark glass bottles and that every batch is independently lab-tested. It’s reassuring to know exactly what you’re buying. Highly recommended, and I’ll definitely be back for more!

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    Sandra

    Beautiful packaging and great olive oil.

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    Anne C.

    ​really good quality peppery Arrived well packed and on time

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    Ellen M.

    oil has a taste that I won't ever get used too. Very strong and peppery so I take a spoon of honey with it .I have only been taking it a few weeks but already I can feel that my knees are better. There is no grinding or noise when I bend them now. I will definitely buy again. X

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    Thank you so much for sharing this kind feedback, Ellen. I hope the improvements in your knees will continue. If there's ever anything we can help you with, please do let me know🙏💚

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    Valdemar H.

    The oil itself is awesome, but the bottle has trouble puring the oil out consistently. Sometimes you have to shake the oil out, other times you can easily pour it out. But would recommend!

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    Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback, Valdemar🙏 I understand the pouring mechanism is a little different than you're used to. The pourer uses a double seal technique to make sure no oxygen enters the bottle/oil when pouring. We use this to preserve the maximum amount of polyphenols/ freshness. I hope it gets a little easier to use over time. I always give the bottle a shake when upside down, so the oil comes out easily. Let me know if you keep running into trouble or if it is un-usable and we can find a solution🤝 you can always reach out at hi@olvlimits.com

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    Simon C.

    ​good taste

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    Thanks Simon!

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    Michael G.

    Well packaged and good fast delivery. Love the taste, good peppery kick. Only had store bought olive oil before, so can definitely taste the difference. I take a tablespoon every morning and use it on my daily salads which I take to work. Been taking it for a little while now and strangely enough, it seems to be helping with alleviating joint stiffness (knees and ankles) in the mornings.

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    Hey Michael, very happy to read your review. I am curious if you'll notice improvements in your joint stiffness. Would really appreciate if you could let me know in a while how it's going🙏 you can always reach us at hi@olvlimits.com. Best wishes and good luck with everything.

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    Austin G.

    ​Excellent just what I was looking for

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    Thanks for the awesome review, Austin :)

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    Richard P.

    ​puur en eerlijk zoals het hoort.

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    Bedankt Richard!

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    Julie C.

    The most flavoursome and healthy olive oil I’ve found, have also bought one for a gift!

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    Thanks a lot for that Julie! I hope the person on the receiving end is enjoying it :)

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    Sabrina S.

    ​Beautiful olive oil, using it on every meal, even ice-cream!

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    Thanks for the kind words, Sabrina. I added it on vanilla ice cream myself recently and have to say it's delicious! Best wishes :)

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    Paul D.

    ​Amazing taste and texture. My new daily addiction. Looking forward to feeling (and speaking?) like a Sardinian soon!

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    Haha let me know how the speaking goes! That would be a first-time side effect for sure ;) thanks for the positive review!

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    Douglas K.

    It seems to be rather good. My 92 year old mother rubbed some into her legs which were causing her pain yesterday. Today she said I think that Olive Oil is good, I think it is working, there is no pain now, I'll continue to use it. It definitely has a significant peppery sting when swallowed, probably need a glass of water close at hand. Good quality EVOO is amazing health wise, and this is good quality EVOO.

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    That's awesome to hear. Thanks again for sharing your experience🙏

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    Bart-Hein E.

    ​Wow, really high in polyphenols!

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    🙌

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    Aneta K.

    ​I am absolutely in love with this olive oil! The flavour is incredible — fresh, vibrant, slightly peppery, exactly what a truly high-quality extra virgin olive oil should taste like. You can immediately tell this is not an ordinary supermarket oil. It has become a daily staple in my kitchen, and I will definitely order again!

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    This is honestly amazing to hear! Your kitchen deserves it ;) Best wishes!

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    A.K. N.

    ​This olive oil tastes fresh, clean and has the bitterness of young olives. Perfect for finishing salads, soups, pasta. And yummy with just a nice, fresh bread.

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    Thank you for the positive feedback and sharing your thoughts. It's really appreciated💚

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    Neville C.

    ​The first taste gives you the surprise peppery taste in the back of the throat, although you get used to that on subsequent tastings. Overall I am enjoying the flavour. Noticing how few olive oils state a polyphenol content on the bottles.

    Response from Source Known

    Thanks for the kind feedback, Neville. And yes, you are completely right! More companies should test and mention their polyphenol content. Hopefully we can set a new standard for quality in the EVOO market🤝

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