Scientific evidence of immense benefits of avocado is now
gathering momentum. The Cancer Research journal has just published a study by
Paul Spagnuolo, prof at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, revealing
that the fat in avocado can fight
acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare and deadly form of cancer, by targeting
leukemia stem cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The prognosis for AML patients is devastating
because there are few treatment options. For 90 percent of those who are older
than 65, the disease is fatal in five years. Spagnuolo hopes a new drug made
from avocatin B -- the name of the lipid that has been shown to destroy
leukemia stem cells -- may help increase their life expectancy or quality of
life.
Avocado is a great source of
monounsaturated oleic acid that reduces “bad” cholesterol while raising the “good”
cholesterol. Avocados also contain a rich
variety of heart nutrients including vitamin E for preventing cholesterol
oxidation; folate for reducing dangerous homocysteine levels in the blood;
potassium for regulating blood pressure; phytosterols for reducing cholesterol
absorption; and dietary fibre to control blood sugar levels.
The monounsaturated fats in
avocado also help improve skin tone. They are vital for maintaining good
moisture levels in the epidermal layer of your skin, making it look and feel
soft and healthy. Omega-9 fats can additionally help reduce skin redness and
irritation and are involved in repairing damaged skin cells. Avocado also helps
protect skin from wrinkles and other visible signs of aging with its
antioxidant carotenoids, vitamin E which helps guard against photo-aging from
sun exposure and vitamin C which is involved in the creation of elastin and
collagen for maintaining your skin’s elasticity and firmness.
After testing its efficacy,
Herbally Radiant launched a new Body Cream with avocado oil. Mixed with other
essential oils: grapeseed, jojoba, cocos nucifera, vitamin E and other complementary
natural ingredients, this Body Cream has proved to be an amazingly effective
moisturizer for whole body that can, at the same time, reduce visible aging signs and protect skin
from sun damage.
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