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Potential Health Benefits of Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is a heart-healthy oil, high in oleic acid, which is an unsaturated fat. It contains vitamin E and also helps the body absorb other fat-soluble vitamins.
While research on the potential benefits of avocado oil is still in the animal-testing phase, current data suggests that it has the potential to provide the following benefits:
Lower Cholesterol
Avocado oil is a good source of monounsaturated fat which has been linked to reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol has been linked to strokes as well as to heart and artery diseases.
Lower Blood Pressure
Similar to olive oil, avocado oil has a high amount of oleic acid, which has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Improved Heart Health
Lower cholesterol and blood pressure contribute to good heart health, but avocado oil also may be able to help reverse the inflammatory processes associated with cardiovascular risk. One study found that rats that were fed sugar and given a supplement of avocado oil were less likely to suffer cardiac events than rats who were fed sugar without the supplement.
Improved Eye and Skin Health
Avocado oil contains both lutein and vitamin E, both of which are important for good eye and skin health. Lutein, in particular, is known to protect against age-related macular disease, which can lead to vision impairment and even blindness.
Reduced Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
When combined with soybean oil, avocado oil creates ASU (Avocado Soy Unsaponifiables). ASU are sometimes taken by people with osteoarthritis as an alternative anti-inflammatory treatment, which has had positive results.
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