Lowering cholesterol levels:
Avocados are rich in a compound called beta-sitosterol which has been shown to be effective in lowering cholesterol levels.
According to a study of patients with high cholesterol that included avocados in their diet for 7 days decreased 17% in total cholesterol levels in the blood, decreased by 22% in both LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels, increased by 11% Levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
Avocados are rich in a compound called beta-sitosterol which has been shown to be effective in lowering cholesterol levels.
According to a study of patients with high cholesterol that included avocados in their diet for 7 days decreased 17% in total cholesterol levels in the blood, decreased by 22% in both LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels, increased by 11% Levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
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