High cholesterol occurs when a person has too much of the fatty substance in their blood, which can cause a host of serious problems if ignored.
Eating too much fatty food, not getting enough exercise, obesity, smoking and drinking can all cause high cholesterol - which does not cause symptoms.It's important for you to lower high cholesterol, whether you are looking to prevent heart disease or are trying to prevent any further damage following a heart attack.
One study found that eating an avocado per day for six months led to a decrease in dangerous cholesterol levels. Research discovered a decrease in cholesterol levels without causing the build-up of fat around the body, such as in the liver or belly.An author of the study that was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Professor Penny Kris-Etherton of Penn State university, said: "While the avocados did not affect belly fat or weight gain, the study still provides evidence that avocados can be a beneficial addition to a well-balanced diet."Incorporating an avocado per day in this study did not cause weight gain and also caused a slight decrease in LDL cholesterol, which are all important findings for better health."The trial, performed earlier this year, was reportedly the largest study about the health benefits of avocados.For six months, 923 participants were either instructed to eat avocados every day or not at all.
Their cholesterol levels were measured through the testing period. Those who consumed the avocados had less LDL cholesterol.
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