Avocado In Daily Diet Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels

Journal of the American Heart Association published a study citing that a daily diet of one avocado can help overweight and obese indiviuals improve their bad cholesterol levels.

Researchers used data gathered from forty five overweight or obese patients between the ages of 21 and 70, through three different diets to come up with their results. They found that patients had lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels and better blood measurements after the avocado diet. LDL is considered the "bad cholesterol" while monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat are considered to be healthy for the body. These measurements are all considered to be cardio-metabolic risk factors in ways that are independent of the heart-healthy fatty acid effects.

Aside from this latest study, recent research also point out that anti-oxidants found in avocados, specifically in avocado oil, are far better than those found in other fruits.

The authors of the study wants people to focus on eating a heart-healthy diet that includes avocados and other nutrient-rich food sources of better fats.

In addition to the article, the AHA/ASA also released an infographic on the different kinds of fats and the effect it has on the body:

Canadian Scientists Discover Cause For High Levels of Bad Cholesterol (LDL)

Scientists have discovered the cause of high cholesterol in the body. With this discovery, it could lead to better prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is classified as a waxy steroid of fat. It is needed to build and maintain cell membranes, regulate what enters and exits the cell (membrane permeability) and modulate the "thickness" or viscosity of the cell (membrane fluidity).

Although cholesterol fulfill an important role in human health, high levels of cholesterol is harmful. A high cholesterol count may lead to stroke and heart disease. Cholesterol is also associated with atherosclerosis, a condition where the arteries start to harden making blood to flow through the heart and body difficult.