4. Avocado Oil Studies have found avocado oil benefits to include the prevention of the development of
diabetes,
high
cholesterol,
high
triglyceride levels, and obesity. (1) Avocado oil has even received prescription drug status in France because of its proven ability to counter the negative effects of arthritis! (2)
1. Rich in Oleic Acid, a Very Healthy Fat Avocado oil is the natural oil pressed from the pulp of an avocado. This pulp produces an oil full of healthy fats, including oleic acid and essential fatty acids. Almost 70% of avocado oil consists of hearthealthy oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid (2). Additionally, around 12% of avocado oil is saturated fat and about 13% is polyunsaturated fat.
2. Reduces Cholesterol and Improves Heart Health Avocado oil and olive oil have been found to be the most effective in increasing HDL, the "good" cholesterol. In rats, avocado oil reduced blood triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels, as well as lower blood pressure (5, 6). High in monounsaturated oleic acid content makes it beneficial to the heart. Evidence from controlled clinical studies has shown that monounsaturated fatty acids favorably affect a number of risk factors for CHD, including cholesterol and triglyceride levels, factors related to blood clot formation. (10)
3. High in Lutein, an Antioxidant that has Benefits for The Eyes Avocado oil is a relatively good source of lutein, a carotenoid that's naturally found in your eyes (7). It functions as an antioxidant that has benefits for eye health (8). Eating lutein may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration (9, 10). Your body doesn't produce lutein, so you must obtain it from your diet (11).
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