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Review
. 2024 Dec 19;25(24):13622.
doi: 10.3390/ijms252413622.

The Pulp, Peel, Seed, and Food Products of Persea americana as Sources of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Cardioprotective Properties: A Review

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The Pulp, Peel, Seed, and Food Products of Persea americana as Sources of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Cardioprotective Properties: A Review

Beata Olas. Int J Mol Sci. .

Abstract

Botanically speaking, avocado (Persea americana) is a fruit. It consists of a single large seed surrounded by a creamy, smooth-textured edible mesocarp or pulp covered by a thick, bumpy skin. Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit, containing a range of bioactive compounds which have been independently associated with cardiovascular health. These compounds have been obtained from the pulp, peel, and seed. This narrative review summarizes the current understanding of the cardioprotective potential of avocado fruit, especially the pulp and seed, and its food products, and examines the biological mechanism behind it.

Keywords: avocado; cardiovascular disease; fatty acid; phenolic compound.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Avocado fruit and its by-products as potential source of bioactive compounds, their pro-healthy potential and use [19] (modified).
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Biological mechanisms of cardioprotective properties of avocado and its chemical compounds [71] (modified).
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