Marc Bates, MPH, announces the release of his latest educational video examining olive oil's metabolic impact in ketogenic and carnivore nutrition protocols. The metabolic health coach presents evidence questioning olive oil's widespread acceptance in these dietary approaches.

Bates discovered a fundamental contradiction between olive oil's reputation and its mitochondrial effects while reviewing biochemical research. His analysis reveals that olive oil lacks critical saturated fats essential for optimal cellular function.

"This isn't an attack on olive oil. It's a call to stop worshipping it blindly," Bates stated. "For someone trying to heal mitochondrial dysfunction or build metabolic flexibility, there are better fat sources."

The video series highlights Stanford University research showing stearic acid promotes mitochondrial fusion in human subjects, while oleic acid from olive oil produces no such effect. This fusion state enhances ATP production efficiency and resistance to oxidative stress.

Olive oil contains only 0.5 to 1.5 percent stearic acid compared to beef tallow's 20 percent and cocoa butter's 30 to 35 percent composition. Bates argues this deficiency compromises the therapeutic goals of ketogenic protocols.

The research challenges the Mediterranean Diet narrative inherited by ketogenic communities. Bates recommends treating olive oil as a "seasonal guest" rather than a dietary staple for those pursuing metabolic health through ancestral nutrition approaches.