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avocado and Reduced LDL Cholesterol

Research synthesisLow evidenceSmall effect3 studies · 2 beneficial · 1 neutral · 0 harmful

Across 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial small-sized effects of avocado intake on reducing LDL cholesterol, while 1 found a neutral effect. The most studied dose is approximately 1 avocado per day (~180 g, ~300 kcal), with effects observed in clinical populations such as those with dyslipidemia or elevated triglycerides. The evidence base is small, and conclusions should be considered preliminary.

  • Effective dose range: 1 avocado (~180 g) per day
  • Studied populations: adults with dyslipidemia, elevated triglycerides, overweight, and diabetic populations

Caveats: Evidence base is small (only 3 studies) — conclusions should be considered preliminary. The neutral study was a high-quality RCT with elevated triglyceride adults, suggesting the effect may not be universal. One review aggregated reductions of -9.4 to -17 mg/dL, but another meta-analysis found a more modest -3.75 mg/dL reduction; effect magnitude varies across analyses.

Generated Jun 10, 2026
Doses used in studies
  • g/day: 30–500 (median 222.5, IQR 67.5–420) — 2 studies
Time to effect
Median: 3 weeks · IQR 3 weeks–3 weeks · Range 3 weeks–3 weeks — Reported in 1 of 3 studies
3 of 3 papers
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