Avocado Oil: Contraindications, Benefits And Uses

Still little used, avocado oil provides many benefits to our health. Among them are the prevention of heart and prostate diseases, the control of blood glucose, which helps in the treatment of diabetes ; protecting the eyes, skin and hair, as well as enhancing immunity and assisting in weight loss.

Characteristics

The acidity of avocado oil is less than 1%. It has in its composition different medicinal substances, among the most active are lecithins, phytosterols (especially beta-sitosterol), monounsaturated fats, vitamin A and a high content of vitamin E , almost twice that of grape seed oil .

It is also made up of amino acids such as glutamine, which has antioxidant action by inhibiting the formation of free radicals, which disrupt the cell nucleus.

Avocado oil benefits

  • Due to the presence of monounsaturated fats, they can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
  • Being rich in beta-sitosterol, similar to the cholesterol molecule, it serves to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine , in addition to acting on the cell membrane by reducing the absorption of cholesterol.
  • Rich in vitamin E , which can be considered as a natural antioxidant.
  • Due to its high levels of vitamin A, it can help prevent eye problems (cataracts, night blindness).
  • Studies in mice indicate that it can increase collagen synthesis and reduce inflammatory molecules in the blood.
  • It can act as an important vascular intervener by changing the membranes of cardiac and renal cells.
  • When it is added to salads rich in lycopene and beta-carotene (tomato and carrot , for example), it increases the absorption of these substances.

Benefits of avocado oil for men

The oil works by reducing inflammation of the prostate (prostatic hyperplasia), preventing and assisting in the treatment of prostate cancer. It does so through a specific action on the liver by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which works by reducing testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) .

This reduction in testosterone and its conversion to DHT causes a number of problems. Binding of the androgen receptor DHT in the prostate tends to cause an enlarged prostate, hair loss , vascular problems, and the possibility of sexual impotence.

Benefits for women

It also acts positively on women because it causes an anti-estrogenic effect , reducing the binding to the estrogen receptors DHT. This avoids the unwanted effects of high estrogen levels in the body , such as gynecomastia in development, fluid retention, and weight gain, especially in the PMS phases .

Recommended daily intake

One tablespoon a day is enough . If possible, divide this amount at least 2 times a day. (2 teaspoons not too full). Be careful not to exceed that amount because excess oil can irritate the stomach lining as a side effect.

Avocado Oil Contraindications

It is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers , since the effects of beta-sitosterol on the development of babies are not known.

Avocado oil for skin and hair

Rejuvenates dry skin

Vitamin E has almost everything you need to rejuvenate dry skin . In fact, this is one of the most important substances for skin health. It is rich in vitamin E and is safe to use as a daily treatment.

It is also possible to create a mixture of this oil with other substances, other vegetable oils , such as jasmine oil or lavender oil . Additions of such substances do not change the chemical structure of avocado oil.

Facial moisturizer

The most popular function  is as a facial moisturizer . The rind of the fruit contains moisturizers and the skin of the face can be massaged with the inner side of this shell to help maintain its moisture condition.

This cream also has hyaluronic acid, avocado oil as the third ingredient, so if you are one of the people who do not have time, I recommend that you look at it.

It is best that you apply this treatment before going to bed and thus allow the oil to act on your face during the night. The next morning, wash your face normally.

Dry scalp treatment

For treating dry scalp , this oil works to its full potential when mixed with castor oil (oil extracted from castor seeds).

Mix 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and 1 tablespoon of castor oil . Then heat the mixture. Use it to massage your head before bed and leave it on overnight. The mixture will penetrate the hair follicle and provide essential nutrients for the scalp.

Remember to shampoo your hair in the morning . In addition to being useful for dry scalp, this treatment can help you get rid of some problems, such as dandruff.

Reduction of the signs of skin aging

Again, vitamin E plays the biggest role. It is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals strongly. Compared to other fruits, avocado has the highest level of vitamin E, check all the benefits of avocado here .

Where to buy Avocado Oil

The only place where I have found 100% pure cold pressed has been in amazon, if anyone knows another site tell me 🙂

  • Virgin Avocado Carrier Oil – 500ml – 100% Pure
  • BIO Avocado – 100% Pure Cold Pressed Vegetable Oil – Certified Organic – 250ml
  • Virgin Avocado – 100% Pure Cold Pressed Vegetable Oil – 100ml
  • Edible Avocado Oil 125 ml of Marny’s
  • Chosen Foods Avocado Oil% Spray – 140 ml
  • Refined Avocado – 100% Pure Cold Pressed Vegetable Oil – 1 Liter

Avocado face mask recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 of avocado to make this recipe.

Preparation method:

  • Blend the fruit until smooth.
  • Add a dessert spoon of avocado oil and mix.
  • With clean skin, apply the mixture.
  • Let the mask work for 20 minutes to allow it to penetrate the layers of the skin.
  • Next, rinse your face with water.

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Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.

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