Updated: February 17, 2023 00:24
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Avocado is a fruit rich in healthy fats, fiber and nutrients. There are studies showing that eating avocados regularly can help lower blood pressure.
Research published in the journal Journal of Clinical Lipidology shows that eating half an avocado daily can help lower systolic blood pressure (blood pressure when the heart contracts) in people who have hypertension.
According to another study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, the potassium content in avocados can help reduce blood pressure. Potassium is a mineral that helps control blood pressure by enhancing the lowering effect of sodium on the body.
However, keep in mind that even though avocados may have benefits for heart health and blood pressure, it is still important to consume them in the right quantities and as part of a balanced diet. Consuming too many avocados or other foods that are high in fat can cause excess calories and have a negative impact on health.
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Nishi SK, Kendall CW, Bazinet RP, Bashyam B, Ireland CA, Augustin LS. The effects of avocado intake on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Lipidol. 2019;13(3):348-356.
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Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA guideline for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. 2018;71(6):e13-e115.
