Health benefits and pharmacology of Persea americana mill. (Avocado)
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The Persea Americana, also called avocado or Alligator pear is a tropical native fruit that has originated from America. The fruit, a popular food, and a good source of potassium and vitamin D, fatty acids, vitamins, carotenoids and other phytochemicals. The fruit, leaves, seeds, is used to formulate medicine. Avocado is used to lower cholesterol levels and boost sexual longing, and to arouse menstrual flow. The oils of avocado are used to delight osteoarthritis and can be used as an alternate dietary supplement. Avocado and its oil acquire several salutary properties and hence they have been traditionally used for the treatment of different ailments and disorders. Avocado a nutrient-dense fruit that play an important role in healthy diets, containing almost 20 vitamins, nutrients and phytonutrients. In total avocados are brilliant sources of healthy monounsaturated fats and have naturally low levels of sugars and sodium. Avocados are an important dietary source of the vitamin B group, folate which is an essential nutrient for cell division, heart health, blood production, and during pregnancy. Adequate folate is critical for the prevention of foetal neural tube defects. It has identified as part of a healthy diet, this natural whole food may play a role in helping to manage conditions such as high blood cholesterol, low LDL level and weight management and eye health and decrease blood glucose level and use type 2 diabetes.
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Noorul Hasan
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