Eating one avocado daily may help reduce a key risk factor for heart disease in adults with obesity, according to a new study. Researchers found that regular avocado consumption lowered the number of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles in the blood, corresponding to an estimated 4% reduction in heart disease risk. Unlike LDL cholesterol alone, a higher number of LDL particles is linked to greater cardiovascular risk because smaller particles can more easily build up in artery walls. While the benefit is modest, researchers say adding an avocado to a balanced diet could be a simple, practical step toward improving heart health without requiring major dietary changes.
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