Are the
Benefits of Avocado Oil?
Avocado
oil is edible oil pressed and produced for the avocado fruit of the avocado
tree, i.e., Persea Americana.The oiled in cold-pressed from the fleshy pulp
which surrounds the avocado pit, and hence making it one of the few edible oils
which are not extracted from the seed. This pear-shaped tropical fruit produces
oil that has highest concentration of monounsaturated fats, Vitamins A, E and
D, and potassium along with all possible healthy fats, including essentially
fatty acids and oleic acid. The fruit is rich in antioxidants as well as
beta-sitosterol, and all of these have been known to lessen the risk of
developing cancer and cardiac diseases respectively.Avocado
has unusually higher smoke point, both while unrefined and refined. When
unrefined the smoke point of this oil is 480°F(249 °C) andthe refined version
can touch 520°F (271 °C). The accurate smoke point is dependent on the quality
of refinement and the way the oil
A few Health Benefits of Avocado Oil:
Rich
in Oleic Acid, a very healthy fat –lowers the risk of cancers, prevents
flare-ups of some auto-immune diseases, speeds up cell regeneration and wound healing,
helps the body in deterring and alleviating microbial infections.
Keeps
the heart healthy –since the oil is high in beta-sitosterol, it has great
anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in preventing damage to arterial walls
which in turn lowers the risk of heart diseases which are caused by plaque
deposits.
Excellent
source of Vitamin E –the fat-soluble vitamin is known for enhancing skin and
eye health, strengthening the immune system, rendering defense against
oxidative harm to the cells which are caused by free radicals, improves memory
and mental acuity. It also increases the efficiency of the digestive tract. A
recent survey done of avocado oil market
states that this oil can mobilize and elevate the collagen in connective tissue
and thereby helping the skin become softer and prevents premature aging.
Helps
in losing weight –oleic acid in the avocado oil assists in losing weight
particularly when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Additionally, avocado oil is thick and stuffed with powerful nutrients,
therefore it is bound to make one feel fuller faster and keeps the appetite
satisfied for longer.
Helps
in hair growth – it is recommended that one must apply avocado oil post
cleansing of the scalp, as it helps in strengthening the hair roots and enhance
the overall texture of thehair.
Promotes
wound healing –when one has thoroughly cleaned the wound, he/she can add as few
drops or two on the wound and it will speed up the healing process and also
result is less amount of scarring.
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