Avocados are one of the healthiest fruits in the world but do you know eating avocado seeds have many health benefits!
You eat avocados and cast their seeds down in the trash can but do you know they’re superfood filled with antioxidants? Here’re a few known and proven health benefits of avocado seeds you should know about.
Eating avocado seeds safe?
There are no negative side effects of eating avocado seeds unless you’re consuming them in a very large amount. A study published in Scientific World Journal states that avocado seed extract at doses below 250mg/kg was safe and it did not show any toxicity.
According to NIH the current research has shown that avocado seeds may improve hypercholesterolemia, and be useful in the treatment of hypertension, inflammatory conditions, and diabetes. Seeds have also been found to possess insecticidal, fungicidal, and anti-microbial activities.
1. Avocado seeds are rich in antioxidants
Avocado pit (seed) holds 70 percent of the avocado’s antioxidants and contains flavonol, a powerful antioxidant that mitigates the tumor growth. It also contains potassium which assists in the promotion of normalized blood pressure.
2. Eating avocado and avocado seeds improve digestion
Not just the fruits but avocado seeds also contain soluble fiber in a high amount which means consuming them can improve your digestion.
3. Avocado seeds boost immunity
Avocado seeds are capable of boosting your immunity power as they contain the plant-based antioxidants “polyphenol“, found in green tea and many other immunity boosting foods.
4. Avocado seeds prevent cardiovascular diseases and contain anti-cancer properties
The same polyphenols contain anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, they are cardiovascular protective. You can read more about this here.
5. Reduce ageing
The antioxidants in avocado seeds help to slow the aging process by repairing the damaged cell and making the look and feel of your skin better.
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