Also known as: avocados
Latest evidence update: 2026-05-21
Compound-by-compound profile of what's in this food and the evidence behind each.
100g
Persea americana Mill. (avocado) extracts reduce blood glucose levels and increase insulin secretion.
Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (Piascledine) were not associated with increased odds for any type of adverse events compared with placebo in osteoarthritis patients.
Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (Piascledine) is not associated with increased adverse events compared with placebo in osteoarthritis patients.
Avocados cause moderate to large reductions in LDL cholesterol.
Avocado intake produces modest improvements in blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
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