Depending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid. However, with the neutral pH maintained by the body, most lactic acid will be present in the blood as lactate. 1  Lactic acidosis is most commonly caused by an inadequate amount of oxygen in cells and tissues (hypoxia).
While olive oil typically doesn't come with negative side-effects, it is pure fat -- which contains more than double the calories of carbohydrates or protein. Therefore, overconsumption can lead to weight gain, which may contribute to heart disease and some types of cancer, according to The New York Times Health Guide..
High olive oil intake linked with lower risk of heart disease and longer life. Professor of Tim Spector, of King's College London, tried an oil rich diet. Drank a daily glass of olive oil for breakfast - which made him nauseous. Decided to abandon the diet after it caused him to faint in the hairdressers.