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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Avocado Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in US Adults
What’s Inside: Higher avocado intake was associated with lower risk of CVD and coronary heart disease in 2 large prospective cohorts of US men and women. The replacement of certain fat‐containing foods with avocado could lead to lower risk of CVD.
A Comprehensive Review of Hass Avocado Clinical Trials, Observational Studies, and Biological Mechanisms
What’s Inside: The first comprehensive review of fresh Hass avocados includes 19 clinical trials, five observational studies, and biological mechanisms.
The Design and Rationale of a Multi-Center Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing One Avocado per Day To Usual Diet: The Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT)
What’s Inside: The Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial HAT is a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial designed to test whether in a large, diverse cohort providing one avocado per day for consumption for six months compared to a habitual diet essentially devoid of avocados, will result in a decrease in visceral adiposity as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in individuals with an increased waist circumference (WC).
The Effects of Foods on LDL Cholesterol Levels: A Systematic Review of the Accumulated Evidence From Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
What’s Inside: This study systematically evaluates the evidence regarding the effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels and to compare the findings with current guidelines. With moderate evidence, avocados caused moderate to large reductions.
A Moderate-Fat Diet with One Avocado per Day Increases Plasma Antioxidants and Decreases the Oxidation of Small, Dense LDL in Adults with Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
What’s Inside: Avocados are a nutrient-dense source of MUFAs and are rich in antioxidants. Avocados have an additional LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering effect beyond that observed when their MUFAs are substituted for SFAs, especially on small, dense LDL (sdLDL) particles, which are susceptible to in vivo oxidation and associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We investigated whether a healthy diet with 1 avocado daily decreased the following secondary outcomes: circulating oxidized LDL (oxLDL) and related oxidative stress markers.
Avocado Fruit on Postprandial Markers of Cardio-metabolic Risk: A Randomized Controlled Dose Response Trial in Overweight and Obese Men and Women
What’s Inside: Investigated the effects of replacing carbohydrate energy in meals with a half or whole avocado on markers of metabolic and vascular health: a randomized controlled trial.
Avocado Consumption and Risk Factors for Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
What’s Inside: Investigated the relationship between avocado intake and cardiovascular health: a meta-analysis.
A Healthy Approach to Dietary Fats: Understanding the Science and Taking Action to Reduce Consumer Confusion
What’s Inside: A significant body of research supports the unique health benefits of dietary patterns and foods that contain plant and marine sources of unsaturated fats.
The Role of Avocados in Complementary & Transitional Feeding
What’s Inside: Avocado, with its smooth texture, neutral flavor and nutrient-rich profile, appears to be one of the most ideal fruits -- and possibly foods -- for complementary and transitional feeding.
