Olive oil carries about 77% of oleic fatty acid, which belongs to monounsaturated fat that promotes blood clotting. 2. Olive Oil Reacts with Free Radicals The disadvantages of olive oil also includes the easy reaction of this oil with free radicals. Due to the monounsaturated fat structure, the oil combines with free radicals and forms hydrogenated oil. Trans fatty acids are also likely to get produced during such chemical reactions. Therefore, to avoid this disadvantage of olive oil, it is recommended to use it in the raw form. 3. Olive Oil Makes You Fat After all, it's still a fat and carries 9.4 calories per gram. So, if you overeat the oil, your body fat level will rise. I suggest that when you're starting out with olive oil, add one tablespoonful to your food. Then gradually increases to 1.5, to 2 tablespoonfuls daily. Moderation is the key to effective weight loss with olive oil.