Nutrition Research
Nutrition Research
Learn the latest on avocado nutrition health science
Find nutrition research on the benefits of avocados for cardiovascular health, weight management, type 2 diabetes, and healthy living at every age
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US Older Adults That Consume Avocado or Guacamole Have Better Cognition Than Non-consumers: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2014
What’s Inside: This review used NHANES 2011-2014 data to examine the relationship between self-reported avocado or guacamole consumption and cognitive test scores among U.S. adults aged 60 and older.
Effects of 12-Week Avocado Consumption on Cognitive Function Among Adults with Overweight and Obesity
What’s Inside: Can daily avocado consumption influence cognitive measures? This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of eating one avocado per day for 12 weeks on select cognitive outcomes among adults with overweight or obesity.
Avocado consumption increases macular pigment density in older adults: a randomized controlled trial
What’s Inside: This six-month randomized controlled trial explored whether consuming one avocado per day could affect serum lutein levels, macular pigmentation density, and cognitive measures in older adults.
