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Jul 31, 2026

Daily avocado consumption may lower heart disease risk in obese adults

A six-month clinical trial found that eating one avocado daily reduced the number of LDL particles circulating in the blood of adults with obesity, potentially lowering heart disease risk.

Jul 31, 2026·1 source

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Top claims

▪The study demonstrated benefits in a real-world setting, as participants' overall diets were not controlled by researchers
▪Earlier results from the trial showed daily avocados lowered LDL cholesterol but did not cause weight loss or reduce waist circumference
▪Participants qualified for the study if their waist circumference was over 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women

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Cardiovascular health1 Drug Approval and Clinical Trials1 Lifestyle, Wellness and Nutrition1 Nutrition fundamentals1 Preventive medicine1 Weight management1

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