Avocado
Spreading half an avocado on a beef burger may blunt some of the inflammation caused by the meat.
Also known as: Hass avocado
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Avocado, based on research from longevity science.
- Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Avocado is one of the most concentrated NMN food sources
Source: How Not to Age
- Lutein
Source: How Not to Age
- Monounsaturated Fats
Antioxidant-rich avocado provides an extra dose of anti-aging benefits from their inflammation-fighting fatty acids
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Avocado may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Cognitive decline
12-week avocado consumption improved cognitive function among adults with overweight/obesity
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- Skin Aging
inflammation-fighting fatty acids and vitamins that protect our skin
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Reduces Risk Of
- Cardiovascular Disease
rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that are linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Biological Mechanisms
How Avocado works at a cellular level.
- InhibitsPromotes inflammation
Spreading half an avocado on a beef burger may blunt some of the meat's inflammation.
- PromotesReduces inflammation
Hass avocado modulates postprandial vascular reactivity and inflammatory responses to a hamburger meal
Recipes with Avocado
Sources
- How Not to Age
- The Young Forever Cookbook