Published 4/21/2022 8:55:47 AM    Article 18

Avocado health benefits

Avocados help reduce blood pressure by acting as a natural diuretic

Avocados contain polyunsaturated fats, fiber, magnesium, and potassium that can reduce the risk of heart symptoms.

Regular avocado eaters can avoid cardiovascular disease more likely than others. Avocados contain healthy fats and fiber that may explain the link.

The data come from a 30-year follow-up study of 69,000 women and 42,000 men. During follow-up, 14,000 participants became ill with cardiovascular disease. Diets were surveyed every four years.

Those who consumed at least one avocado per week were 16 percent less likely to develop cardiovascular disease and those who did not eat avocados than those who did not eat avocados. The link was seen even after the analysis took into account other diets and lifestyles.

Avocado contains polyunsaturated fats, fiber, magnesium and potassium, which are known to be healthy and can reduce the risk of heart symptoms. However, because of its high fat content, avocados can get you more fat if you eat a lot of them.

The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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