The Surprising Link Between Avocado Consumption and Sleep Health

SOURCE studyfinds.org
Eating one avocado daily for six months led to improvements in sleep health scores, but did not significantly affect overall cardiovascular health ratings. Avocados may influence sleep through various biological pathways.

Key Points

  • Avocado consumption led to a 3.20-point improvement in sleep health scores
  • Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, potassium, and other nutrients that may impact sleep
  • Improvements were seen in diet quality and blood lipids as well

Pros

  • Eating one avocado daily led to improvements in sleep health scores
  • Avocados are rich in nutrients that could influence sleep through various biological pathways

Cons

  • Daily avocado consumption did not significantly affect overall cardiovascular health ratings
  • Results may not apply to other groups beyond adults with abdominal obesity