What Happens if You Eat Too Much Oil in One Meal?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2024 review, diets high in saturated fats, like some greasy foods, can affect the central nervous system by increasing gut permeability and chronic inflammation. So, what happens if you eat too much oil in one meal? The digestive system can become overwhelmed, leading to a range of uncomfortable short-term physical and mental effects.