What is oil pulling and what are the benefits? (Reissue)

704. Kevin dives into the concept of oil pulling, an alternative health practice that claims to improve oral health by removing toxins through swishing edible oils in the mouth. This episode critically examines the scientific evidence (or lack thereof) behind these claims, contrasting them with well-supported medical practices and offering insights into how to navigate health information responsibly. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or

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What is oil pulling and what are the benefits? (Reissue) is an episode from Get-Fit Guy's Quick and Dirty Tips to Slim Down and Shape Up by Macmillan Holdings, LLC.

This episode is 14:52 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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