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The avocado is an amazing and unusual fruit. Unlike many other fruits, it is full of healthy fats and it can also be used to produce oil. Avocado oil may not be as well known or used as much as olive oil, it provides the same delicious flavors, and just as many if not more health benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The many antioxidants and healthy fats found in avocado oil make it extremely beneficial to your health. If you currently use olive oil on a regular basis and are looking for a simple change from time to time, avocado oil is a great choice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many proven health benefits of this great oil, and adding it to your diet can be extremely beneficial. It can be used in almost any dish that you are creating and of course simply eating avocados regularly can be a great thing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 healthy reasons that you should start using avocado oil. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Oleic Acid<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Avocado oil <\/a>comes from the pulp of the avocado. This natural oil is pressed from the pulp and can be used in place of other oils in your diet. The naturally pressed oil contains nearly 70 percent of oleic acid, which is a heart-healthy fatty acid. It is a part of the omega 9 fatty acid group that has been proven to be healthy for the heart. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olive oil also contains oleic acid, which is why olive oil is often referred to as being a heart-healthy oil as well. In addition, about 12 percent of avocado oil is made of saturated fats and around 13 percent is polyunsaturated fats. Avocado oil does have a high omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acid ratio of 13 to 1, but this is not of a concern because the amount of omega 6 fatty acid is still very low. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the most abundant fatty acid found in avocado oil is oleic acid, which provides many great health benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Improves Heart Health and Reduces Cholesterol<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There have been several studies conducted on animals that show that it can improve the health of the heart. There was one study done on rabbits that compared the effects of coconut oil<\/a>, olive oil, corn oil, and avocado oil. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This study showed that avocado oil had beneficial effects on the levels of cholesterol in the blood. In addition, the study found that olive oil and avocado oil were both very effective at increasing HDL, which is known as the good cholesterol of the body. In rats, it was found that avocado oil could reduce both LDL cholesterol levels and blood triglycerides. It also helped to lower blood pressure in the rats. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, in animal studies of using avocado oil, it was found that using the oil in your food can help to lower blood pressure as well as levels of cholesterol in the blood. This means that avocado oil is very heart-healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Lutein<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lutein <\/a>is an antioxidant that has been proven to help with the health of the eyes. It is a carotenoid that is found in the eyes naturally. Avocado oil has been found to be a very good source of lutein. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lutein that is found in avocado oil has shown to function as an antioxidant that has many benefits for the overall health of the eyes. Eating lutein can help to prevent macular degeneration. It also helps to reduce the risk of cataracts. Both macular degeneration and cataracts are common eye diseases related to age. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While lutein is found in the eyes naturally, the body does not produce it, which means that you have to get it from your diet. Overall, getting enough lutein in your diet is important for the health of your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocado oil contains lutein, so adding the oil to your diet can help to improve the overall health of your eyes and may lower the risk of developing eye diseases that are common with aging. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Nutrient Absorption<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many types of nutrients that require fat in order for the body to absorb them. Some of these nutrients that require fat in order to be absorbed by the body include carotenoid antioxidants. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carotenoid <\/a>antioxidants are pigments that are found in many types of plant foods. However, many of these plant foods, which are mostly fruits and vegetables, will typically have a low amount of fat. One study that was done has shown that adding in some avocado oil to a salad that contains romaine lettuce, carrots, and spinach, can increase the carotenoid absorption. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase in absorption was quite substantial at 4.3 when compared to a salad that did not contain any fat. For this reason, when you are eating a salad it is important to make sure that you add in a healthy source of fat such as avocado oil in order to increase the carotenoid antioxidant absorption. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Reduce Arthritis Symptoms<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arthritis <\/a>is a common ailment that many people face. In fact, there are millions of people throughout the world who suffer from this ailment. The disease involves inflammation of the joints that is very painful. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. This type of arthritis is associated with the cartilage in the joints breaking down. There have been many studies that have shown that the extracts from soybean and avocado oil, which are called soybean\/avocado unsaponifiables, can help to reduce the stiffness and the pain that is associated with arthritis, including osteoarthritis. This type of extract has shown to be especially effective for people who are suffering from knee and hip osteoarthritis. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a combination of soybean and avocado oil extract may help to relieve many of the painful symptoms that are associated with osteoarthritis, so if you are suffering from arthritis, adding avocado oil to your diet can be very beneficial. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Gum Disease Prevention<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The extracts from soybean and avocado oil may not only benefit those who have arthritis. There has been some evidence that has shown that the combination of soybean <\/a>and avocado oil may also help to prevent certain types of periodontal diseases. There are many types of gum disease and may include symptoms such as swollen and bleeding gums. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The break down of the tissues and gums surrounding the teeth may also occur. In addition, a person may suffer from halitosis or chronic bad breath. In the worst-case scenario, a person may lose some of their teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been found that soybean\/avocado unsaponifiables, found in the extract of the oils can help to block a protein known as IL1B. This particular protein increases inflammation and also is the main component for bone loss and tissue destruction associated with gum disease. The anti-inflammatory effects of avocado oil can help prevent this. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Improves Wound Healing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, avocado oil is full of fatty acids. These fatty acids have shown to be very beneficial to the skin. One study found that patients that used a cream that contained both vitamin B12<\/a> and avocado oil helped to improve the symptoms of psoriasis after just three months of treatment. In addition, there have been studies that show that avocado oil can also be used to treat skin injuries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The oil may even help to increase the speed of wound healing. Overall, avocado oil can be used topically on the skin to help treat certain types of skin issues that you may be experiencing. You can find lotions that have pure avocado oil added to them, which can improve the overall health of the skin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating avocados or using avocado oil can be very beneficial to the skin as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Free Radicals<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Free radicals are the waste products of the body\u2019s metabolism. When these free radicals are left unattended they can cause many issues within the body. Antioxidants <\/a>help to fight off any cellular damage that has been caused by free radicals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High levels of free radicals may cause oxidative stress. This type of stress on the body can cause diseases such as coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and possibly be linked to some forms of cancer. Providing electrons to the free radicals, antioxidants help to neutralize the, which then prevents them from causing harm. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many types of free radicals that exist, but the most concerning are oxygen-derived radicals, which are referred to as reactive oxygen species or ROS. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study conducted on rats found that avocado oil can help to protect against the harmful effects of these free radicals by entering through the mitochondria.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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