How to use avocado oil and what are its benefits? What nutrients are in avocados?

Avocado is an ancient fruit native to Mexico, similar to a nut, with a dense green to dark purple skin and a large seed inside. The oil from it has an original pleasant aroma and quite pleasant taste with nutty notes. It is obtained by cold pressing. Avocado oil is also found as a food additive, usually in the form of gelatin capsules for ingestion.

Diana Satueva, candidate of medical sciences, cosmetologist X-Fit Premium, maxillofacial surgeon and expert of the International Festival of Health and Sports SN PRO EXPO FORUM told us more about the benefits of this product.

Despite its rich composition, avocado oil has only recently become popular. Potassium, iodine, barium, sodium, cobalt, zinc, silicon, magnesium, calcium, copper, vitamins E, A, PP, C, K, F, chlorophyll and proteins – such important substances for the human body can boast this product. In addition, avocado oil normalizes blood pressure, reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels, improves blood circulation and bile flow.

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Does avocado oil help to lose weight?

The oil improves the basic metabolism, regulates fat metabolism, perfectly normalizes and organizes the correct work of the gastrointestinal tract. And all this is extremely important in the process of weight loss and, in general, to improve immunity. In addition, avocado oil, like the fruit itself, is very nutritious and leaves a long feeling of satiety.

What can avocado oil be used for?

This product has wound-healing, antibacterial and antifungal properties due to the substance squalene – a powerful immunostimulant.

Rich vitamin and antioxidant composition stimulates the healing process after various injuries (burns, traumas), as well as in the appearance of dryness and diaper rash. Perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin, reduces the severity of striae (skin defect in the form of narrow wavy stripes), increases elasticity. It can be used as an independent product and added to your favorite products: creams, serums, emulsions.

To improve the quality of hair, especially in case of severe damage, it is recommended to apply avocado oil as a mask (keep 10-30 minutes). You can also supplement it with the usual care: apply a few drops to the ends before styling or before going out in the sun.

How to take avocado oil internally?

You should start with a teaspoon as a dressing in salads or for making original sauces. Cooking with avocado oil – for example, frying – is not recommended.

If we are talking about taking it as a dietary supplement, 1000 mg (usually 1 capsule) per day is recommended.
It is not worth increasing this dosage, there is a risk of diarrhea.

If you are taking medications or vitamins, the doctor advises to consult with the attending physician, so that everything is assimilated correctly.