Starbucks' Oil-Infused Coffee Could Damage Your Stomach

Starbucks' decision to make olive oil the centerpiece of its new buzzworthy coffee line, Oleato, has been controversial from the beginning. 

In February, when the chain first announced the olive-oil-infused beverages

many customers were skeptical about the prospect of experiencing the typically savory ingredient in their morning cup of coffee. 

And now that Americans are finally able to sample the coffees following their launch in select locations last month

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Last week, a customer revealed on Twitter, "Apparently @Starbucks thinks I need assistance having diarrhea with this #oleato #coffee.

Let's add olive oil to my morning coffee, just in case it wasn't already traveling through me at the speed of light.

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Some individuals may experience a slight laxative effect from olive oil, according to Manaker.

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People may experience the effects when olive oil is combined with caffeine, another factor that may promote bowel movements.

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