World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

AMELIORATING EFFECT OF AVOCADO IN CARDIO-METABOLIC SYNDROME-A REVIEW

Silvia Navis, Mkhoi L. Mkhoi and Resal Raj*

ABSTRACT

According to the current scenario, the mortality rate is increased globally because of life style diseases, mainly cardiovascular complications rather than the communicable diseases. About 17.5 million people die each year because of cardiovascular disorders, an estimated 31% of all deaths worldwide. It is reported that diabetes is increasing in an alarming rate not only in the developed countries, but also in the world’s middle-income countries. According to the current WHO estimation, more than 422 million adults are suffering from diabetes worldwide (WHO). Cardio-metabolic syndrome is characterized by the co-occurrence of multiple metabolic disorders which include abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. Cardio-metabolic complications are very common in children and adults all over the world because of fast changing lifestyle, over eating habits and the fast-food culture. Over weight, obesity, sedentary life style, and unhealthy dietary habits are the major risk factors for diabetes. Hence it is necessary to create awareness among the people to have healthy dietary habits which can get rid of cardio-metabolic syndrome and specifically the cardiovascular complications. Since the entire pharma industries are now moving towards phyto-constituents for the treatment of lifestyle disorders, this review may highlight the “Health benefits of Avocado in Cardio-metabolic syndrome” to know the nutritional effect of this wonder fruit as a whole remedy for many disorders. Moreover, this review summarizes the research articles of animal and human studies that have proven the beneficial effects of avocado as a whole (Leaf, Fruit including seeds) in cardio-metabolic syndrome. Therefore, avocados can be incorporated into the diet and may be of additional benefit to those who have increased metabolic disease risk factors.

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