What Could the Research Mean?
The study has identified a compound that may lead to a new drug for treating AML, and while there is still a long way to go, it’s incredible to think that this one part of the avocado—a part often tossed in the trash without a second thought by many avocado-loving, health-conscious people—could hold the key to treating AML without harsh side effects, open the door to better quality of life and better survival outcomes for AML patients.
Dr. Paul Spagnuolo, who spearheaded the research project, has applied for a patent in the hopes of using avocatin B in a forthcoming cancer-fighting drug that could change the face of AML treatment forever, if effective in vivo.
Other Surprising Health Benefits of Avocado Seeds
Being a major combatant against an often-deadly form of cancer is impressive enough, but did you know that avocado seeds can help your health in other ways too?
Antioxidant properties
The antioxidants contained within the avocado seed can help lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure, keep diabetes at bay, and boost the body’s natural immune response.
A stUdy by the National University of Singapore published in Food Chemistry on December 2004 concluded that avocado seed has an even greater level of antioxidant activity than the more commonly eaten parts of the fruit, and the seeds may contain more than 70% of the antioxidants found in the entire fruit.
Anti-inflammatory properties
The antioxidants in avocado pits can help reduce inflammation, which can help to heal joint pain and keep other inflammatory conditions in check.
A research done by Pennsylvania State University and published in Current Pharmaceutical Design on 2013 the phenolic antioxidant compounds in the seeds may lower high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and reduce inflammatory conditions. The research also found that the seeds have insecticidal, fungicidal, and anti-microbial properties.
High fiber content
Avocado seed has a very high content of soluble fiber which is important for digestive health as well as to heart disease patients as it helps lower cholesterol levels. High fiber diet is one of the best ways to prevent constipation.
High potassium level
Avocado seed is very high in potassium which has a great importance for our body (read more about this mineral in my article about potassium deficiency – causes, symptoms and what to do). The level of potassium declines as the fruit matures and is higher when the avocado is not yet ripe.
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