Avocados are commercially valuable fruits cultivated in tropical climates throughout the world.
The fruits have a green-skinned, pear-shaped fruit that ripens after harvesting, native to the Caribbean, Mexico, South America and Central America, belongings to the flowering plant family Lauraceae.
The fruits process numbers of healthy benefits, including reduced levels of bad cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, promoted healthy heart,......ameliorated symptoms of arthritis,..... and eye health.
Avocados also are promoted by dietitians, nutritional health professionals as functional food used conjunction with conventional medicine for therapeutic proposes.
The fruits contain several natural vitamins, minerals, fibers and proteins, including,
1. Vitamin K
2. Dietary fiber
3. Vitamin B6
4. Vitamin C
5. Folate
6. Copper
7. Potassium
8. Amino acid
9. Others
10. Vitamin A
11. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B12
12.Vitamin D
13. Vitamin E
14. Carotenoid
15. Pantothenic acid
16. Calcium
17. Chromium
and beneficial phytochemicals such as campesterol, high amounts of β-sitosterol, glutathione,.... and 1-acetoxy-2,4-dihydroxyheptadeca-16-ene and 1,2,4-trihydroxyheptadeca-16-ene); carnitine; proanthocyanidins; persenones A and B(7).
However, avocados also cause some adverse effects that are not clearly illustrated, according medical literature.
It is my advice that everyone who enjoys the fruit occasionally and daily should fully understand the health benefits and the adverse effects of avocados, particularly people who have liver problem or currently are taking conventional medicine to treat chronic ailments and women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
Side effects of avocado
1. Skin product of avocado oils may contain latex which can cause skin side effect in people with hypersensitivity.
Symptoms of hypersensitivity to latex.include reddening of the skin, itching, hives, or eczema.
In serious case, the latex can induce anaphylactic response, causing swelling of the airways and difficulty of breathing.
According to the Hospital Universitario Insular, the nature of latex is complex, it is an allergenic mixture that depends on chemical, immunological and epidemiological variables.
2. Liver damage
Avocado may cause liver damage as a result of collagen accumulation in the liver
According to the study using V79 cells and Swiss mice conducted by the joint investigation lead by the Universidade de Franca, injection of the highest fruit pulp oil of P. americana (PAO) dose showed a significant increase of the levels of aspartate aminotransferase, the indication of hepatic/tissue damage.
Author Biography
Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrition
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.
Sources
(1) [Latex allergy. Diagnosis and therapeutic aspects].[Article in Spanish] by Sánchez Palacios A(PubMed)
(2) Toxicogenetic study of Persea americana fruit pulp oil and its effect on genomic instability by Nicolella HD1, Neto FR1, Corrêa MB1, Lopes DH1, Rondon EN1, Dos Santos LF1, de Oliveira PF1, Damasceno JL1, Acésio NO1, Turatti IC2, Tozatti MG1, Cunha WR1, Furtado RA1, Tavares DC(PubMed)
(3) Herbal medicine use and linked suspected adverse drug reactions in a prospective cohort of Ugandan inpatients by Kiguba R1, Ononge S2,3, Karamagi C3, Bird SM(PubMed).
(4) A Comprehensive Review of Potential Warfarin-Fruit Interactions by Norwood DA, Parke CK, Rappa LR(PubMed)
(5) Pathological changes in the mammary gland and biochemical changes in milk of the goat following oral dosing with leaf of the avocado (Persea americana) by Craigmill AL1, Seawright AA, Mattila T, Frost AJ(PubMed)
(6) Isolation and identification of a compound from avocado (Persea americana) leaves which causes necrosis of the acinar epithelium of the lactating mammary gland and the myocardium by Oelrichs PB1, Ng JC, Seawright AA, Ward A, Schäffeler L, MacLeod JK(PubMed)
(7) Leung's Encyclopedia of Natural Ingredients:Chemical Composition of Avocado
2. Dietary fiber
3. Vitamin B6
4. Vitamin C
5. Folate
6. Copper
7. Potassium
8. Amino acid
9. Others
10. Vitamin A
11. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B12
12.Vitamin D
13. Vitamin E
14. Carotenoid
15. Pantothenic acid
16. Calcium
17. Chromium
and beneficial phytochemicals such as campesterol, high amounts of β-sitosterol, glutathione,.... and 1-acetoxy-2,4-dihydroxyheptadeca-16-ene and 1,2,4-trihydroxyheptadeca-16-ene); carnitine; proanthocyanidins; persenones A and B(7).
However, avocados also cause some adverse effects that are not clearly illustrated, according medical literature.
It is my advice that everyone who enjoys the fruit occasionally and daily should fully understand the health benefits and the adverse effects of avocados, particularly people who have liver problem or currently are taking conventional medicine to treat chronic ailments and women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
Side effects of avocado
1. Skin product of avocado oils may contain latex which can cause skin side effect in people with hypersensitivity.
Symptoms of hypersensitivity to latex.include reddening of the skin, itching, hives, or eczema.
In serious case, the latex can induce anaphylactic response, causing swelling of the airways and difficulty of breathing.
According to the Hospital Universitario Insular, the nature of latex is complex, it is an allergenic mixture that depends on chemical, immunological and epidemiological variables.
Latex proteins show strong cross reactivity with several proteins from fruit and vegetable grains. including avocado(1).
Washing the avocado with a food-safe wash to the remove chemicals from the skin can be helpful.
2. Liver damage
Avocado may cause liver damage as a result of collagen accumulation in the liver
According to the study using V79 cells and Swiss mice conducted by the joint investigation lead by the Universidade de Franca, injection of the highest fruit pulp oil of P. americana (PAO) dose showed a significant increase of the levels of aspartate aminotransferase, the indication of hepatic/tissue damage.
Dr. Nicolella HD, lead scientists said, "This effect may be related to high concentrations of palmitic acid, the main component of PAO"(2).
3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Avocado may be unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
According to medical literature, eating avocado during pregnancy and breast feeding may reduce milk production(5).
3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Avocado may be unsafe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
According to medical literature, eating avocado during pregnancy and breast feeding may reduce milk production(5).
Some researchers even suggested that intake of avocado (no quantity given) may also cause damage to the mammary gland.(5)
Breast feeding mother consumed avocado in large amount can cause problems of upset stomachs to the baby.
4. Drugs Interaction
According to the standardized approach to elucidate the use of herbal medicines and their linked interaction with conventional medicine study, lead the the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, use of herbal medicine including Persea americana may cause adverse drug reactions(3).
Furthermore, Avocado may interact with"blood thinning" medicine.
In the review of possible interactions that may occur between Warfarin and fruit study, researchers found that avocado may interact with Warfarin, the anticoagulant (blood thinner)(4).
5. Persin toxicity
It may cause symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, respiratory distress, congestion, fluid accumulation due to toxic fatty acid derivative, persin(5).
Please make sure you know all these side effects for preventive measure.
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4. Drugs Interaction
According to the standardized approach to elucidate the use of herbal medicines and their linked interaction with conventional medicine study, lead the the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, use of herbal medicine including Persea americana may cause adverse drug reactions(3).
Furthermore, Avocado may interact with"blood thinning" medicine.
In the review of possible interactions that may occur between Warfarin and fruit study, researchers found that avocado may interact with Warfarin, the anticoagulant (blood thinner)(4).
5. Persin toxicity
It may cause symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, respiratory distress, congestion, fluid accumulation due to toxic fatty acid derivative, persin(5).
Please make sure you know all these side effects for preventive measure.
Natural Medicine for Fatty Liver And Obesity Reversal - The Revolutionary Findings To Achieve Optimal Health And Loose Weight
Ovarian Cysts And PCOS Elimination
Holistic System In Existence That Will Show You How To
Permanently Eliminate All Types of Ovarian Cysts Within 2 Months
Back to Kyle J. Norton Home page http://kylejnorton.blogspot.ca
Author Biography
Kyle J. Norton, Master of Nutrition
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.
Sources
(1) [Latex allergy. Diagnosis and therapeutic aspects].[Article in Spanish] by Sánchez Palacios A(PubMed)
(2) Toxicogenetic study of Persea americana fruit pulp oil and its effect on genomic instability by Nicolella HD1, Neto FR1, Corrêa MB1, Lopes DH1, Rondon EN1, Dos Santos LF1, de Oliveira PF1, Damasceno JL1, Acésio NO1, Turatti IC2, Tozatti MG1, Cunha WR1, Furtado RA1, Tavares DC(PubMed)
(3) Herbal medicine use and linked suspected adverse drug reactions in a prospective cohort of Ugandan inpatients by Kiguba R1, Ononge S2,3, Karamagi C3, Bird SM(PubMed).
(4) A Comprehensive Review of Potential Warfarin-Fruit Interactions by Norwood DA, Parke CK, Rappa LR(PubMed)
(5) Pathological changes in the mammary gland and biochemical changes in milk of the goat following oral dosing with leaf of the avocado (Persea americana) by Craigmill AL1, Seawright AA, Mattila T, Frost AJ(PubMed)
(6) Isolation and identification of a compound from avocado (Persea americana) leaves which causes necrosis of the acinar epithelium of the lactating mammary gland and the myocardium by Oelrichs PB1, Ng JC, Seawright AA, Ward A, Schäffeler L, MacLeod JK(PubMed)
(7) Leung's Encyclopedia of Natural Ingredients:Chemical Composition of Avocado
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