Prospective Study Evaluates Avocado Intake and Impact on Blood Pressure

Prospective Study Evaluates Avocado Intake and Impact on Blood Pressure

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Prospective Study Evaluates Avocado Intake and Impact on Blood Pressure
Prospective Study Evaluates Avocado Intake and Impact on Blood Pressure

Heart-healthy avocado and risk of cardiovascular disease.

An observational study among 67,383 women from the Mexican teachers’ cohort assessed the relationship between eating avocado and self-reported hypertension incidence. The study found avocado consumption was associated with a decreased rate of self-reported hypertension, compared to never or rarely (less than or equal to 1 per month) consuming avocado.