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Miracle of Avocado

Avocado, which is a great source of energy because it contains about 167 calories in 100 grams, has become a heart-friendly food with its unsaturated fatty acid (mostly oleic acid) that has a cholesterol-lowering effect in blood. In addition, it is a complete health store with many different components in its content.

Miracle of Avocado

The benefits of avocado, which is tasteless and saltless according to some, and which has become an indispensable taste of the tables according to others, are countless. ‘Avocado’; although it derives from the Spanish name “Aquacate” or “Ahuacate”, it is also called “American Pear”.

Avocado, whose scientific name is Persea Americana Mill, is a tree species that spread over a wide geographical area, starting from the mountainous areas of central and eastern Mexico, along the Pacific coast of Guatemala and Central America. However, as it has become commercially important, it is also grown in our country (Mediterranean region).

Avocado, which is a great source of energy because it contains about 167 calories in 100 grams, has become a heart-friendly food with its unsaturated fatty acid (mostly oleic acid) that has a cholesterol-lowering effect in blood. In addition, it is a complete health store with many different components in its content.

What Are the Benefits of Avocado?

  • It prevents the rise of cholesterol with its unsaturated fatty acids, so it is heart and vascular-friendly.
  • It helps slow down the aging process as it is an antioxidant.
  • Avocado, an important source of fiber; consists of 73 percent water, 15 percent fat, 8.5 percent carbohydrates and 2 percent protein.
  • It contains a wide variety of vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B3, B6, E, K and C, oleic acid, folic acid, omega 3 and 6, as well as minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium and zinc.
  • It is among the favorite foods of those who are on a diet, as it is nutritious with its rich fiber content, as well as giving a feeling of satiety.
  • Thanks to the vitamin K in its content, it helps to protect bone health.
  • Thanks to its potassium content, it strengthens the heart, kidney, skeletal and muscular systems.
  • It protects eye health with its lutein and zeaxanthin components.
  • Thanks to the lipids it contains, it increases the absorption of beta-carotene and carotenoids.
  • With its folic acid content, it helps the production of serotonin and dopamine.

Usage Areas of Avocado

Avocado is widely used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries due to its rich content, as well as in the food industry. Because of this use, avocado oil is attracting a lot of attention.

Avocado oil is best known for its ability to moisturize the skin. The oils in its content penetrate deep into the skin and nourish the skin. Thanks to its oleic and linoleic acid content, it protects the skin against UV rays. Avocado also supports microcirculation under the skin thanks to the vitamin K it contains, thus both reducing edema on the skin and accelerating the repair process of acne and wounds. 

Avocado also has anti-aging properties. While this fruit prevents redness and tissue deterioration in the skin, it also strengthens the collagen tissue under the skin. With these properties, avocado oil is very popular especially in the production of sunscreen, cream, skin masks, soap and cosmetic shampoos.

 


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