High cholesterol? Eat avocado!

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@willbelysy1672679627 · 11 Apr 2022

High cholesterol? Eat avocado!

#health Cholesterol is a substance found in the body responsible for regulating functions such as the formation of bile acids or some types of hormones. Although necessary, if its presence in the blood is above the levels considered normal, it causes hypercholesterolemia, a risk factor for certain heart diseases.

Avocado as a fruit or vegetable recommended for lowering high cholesterol levels:

Nine clinical studies have shown that including avocado in the diet, especially in those with hypercholesterolemia, favors the reduction of total cholesterol levels by between 9 and 45 percent, as well as LDL cholesterol.

“Although the reason is not very clear, they are known to have a high fiber content, which decreases their absorption, and because they are very rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids they reduce LDL levels. On the other hand, avocado is the fruit with the most stanols and sterols, which favors a lower intestinal absorption of cholesterol. Consuming between half and one avocado and half a day during the main meal can be a very effective tool if you want to lower cholesterol”

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Leo 1

2 years ago

Of all kinds of vegetables out there, I find avocado horrible. I really can't get it down my throat. The taste is horribly against me. That's why I almost never eat or eat it.

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