• Daily intake fights condition, reduces damage from air pollution
• Fat from fruit ‘targets leukaemia cells, stops them growing’, say researchers
A new study has revealed avocado as the diet that can aid weight loss.
• Fat from fruit ‘targets leukaemia cells, stops them growing’, say researchers
A new study has revealed avocado as the diet that can aid weight loss.
The new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, confirmed that swapping solid fats for avocados can ‘significantly change lipid profiles’.
Botanically called Persea americana, avocado belongs to the plant family Lauraceae.
Furthermore, the fruit reduces a person’s risk of heart disease, according to scientists from the Hass Avocado Board, in California, United States.
Emiliano Escobedo, executive director, said: “This study supports the body of research showing the many benefits that fresh avocados have to offer when consumed in everyday healthy eating plans.”
Earlier study by Canadian scientists, sought to develop a new cancer-fighting drug using fat derived from avocados.
But now, scientists believe avocados could help in the fight against cancer.
A new study has revealed fat from the creamy fruit can combat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a rare but deadly form of the disease.
The research was published in the journal Cancer Research.
Fat molecules from avocado tackles leukaemia stem cells, which are the root of the disease, as they grow into abnormal blood cells, Canadian researchers said.
According to a report, in DailyMailOnline, worldwide, there are few drugs that tackle leukaemia stem cells.
In light of the findings, the researchers hope to create an avocado-derived drug they say could one day significantly increase life expectancy and quality of life for AML patients.
AML is a devastating disease and proves fatal within five years for 90 per cent of people over the age of 65.
Also, studies have associated air pollution to rise in chronic disease such as heart attack, strokes, diabetes, hypertension, cancer to mention but a few.
But scientists have found that extracts of the leaves, fruits, seeds and bark of avocado can protect the body from the damages of air pollution.
Indeed, scientists have found higher levels of vitamin E may help protect the lungs from particulates – tiny particles of harmful smog.
These particles come from a variety of sources, including power plants, factories, trucks and cars and the burning of wood. They can travel deep into the lungs and have been associated with increased numbers of hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes.
A new study from King’s College London and Nottingham University, United Kingdom, suggests higher blood levels of vitamin E may minimise the effects of exposure.
The study is published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Also, scientists suggest that extracts of the nutritious avocado fruit may be able to lessen the liver damage caused by the hepatitis viruses.
The findings fall in line with recent recommendations from the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The guidelines stated that making small shifts in food choices can make a difference – including shifting from solid fats to oils, such as the oil in fresh avocados.
Scientists analyzed 10 unique avocado studies with 229 participants. The researchers assessed the impact of avocado on cholesterol levels. They found that consuming one to one-and-a-half avocados per day ‘significantly reduced total cholesterol’.
Additionally, it also limited the ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides when substituted for sources of fat.
Corresponding study author, Dr. Sachin Shah, noted that the results showed that even healthy study subjects showed significant reductions.
Director of nutrition for Hass Avocado Board, Dr Nikki Ford, said: “Fresh avocado, as part of a balanced diet, and as a cholesterol-free substitute for solid fats, can help be part of the solution for maintaining normal cholesterol levels.
“Beyond their naturally good fats, avocados are also a delicious way to boost fiber… and fruit intakes, both of which are under consumed in American diets.”
Having high levels of bad cholesterol is known to be a major risk factor for heart disease, according to the study.
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for one out of every four deaths – and it is the number one killer of men and women.
Heart disease is also one of the leading causes of disability.
The study noted that additional research must be conducted to look at the impact of avocados on major adverse cardiovascular events.
Furthermore, the optimal amount of avocado and frequency of use needs further evaluation, the scientists noted.
Escobedo said: “Clinical studies are currently underway to investigate the relationship between avocado consumption and risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, support of weight management and healthy living.”
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