> Supplement Index > Avocado / Persea americana > Avocado General Information Avocado Uses & Scientific Evidence For Avocado Dosage Information Avocado Safety & Interaction Information Buy Avocado Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Avocado General Information Throughout the Aztec empire, Avocado was used as both a food and medicine. All parts of the tree was used for medicinal purposes. Native Guatemalans have long used the Avocado to stimulate hair growth, repel worms, and treat diarrhea. In some parts of Africa, the fruit pulp is often used as a baby food. Avocado is rich in potassium and vitamins B6 and E, which can help in relieving stress and sexual problems, such as infertility and impotence. Many believe that Avocados are fattening; however, their nutritional value, calorie for calorie, is hard to match. This fruit also contains a high amount of mono-unsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which makes it one of the most powerful antioxidant foods you can eat. The oleic acid offers protection against heart disease, strokes, and cancer. The fats are also easily digestible and contain anti-fungal and antibacterial actions that, when pureed, make an excellent food for invalids, convalescents and sick children. The chemicals in the flesh and oil of Avocado stimulate the production of collagen, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Avocado Uses & Scientific Evidence For Avocado leaves and bark are used to treat diarrhea, gas, and bloating, as well as to relieve coughs, liver obstructions, and clearing out uric acid. They can also stimulate menstruation and induce abortion. The rind can expel worms. Externally, the Avocado fruit soothes the skin, helps heal wounds, and stimulates hair growth. There is some evidence to suggest that the fruit can also help lower cholesterol. Avocado oil nourishes and softens rough, dry, or flaking skin. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Avocado Dosage Information Avocado comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Avocado Safety & Interaction Information Avocado is generally regarded as safe as it has long since been used as a food. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Avocado Supplements and Products Below

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