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Avocados provide 8 percent of the RDA of zinc for adult women, and nearly 6 percent of the zinc RDA for men in each ripe half. Zinc supports immune, cardiovascular and endocrine system function.
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Read More »Avocados contain small amounts of calcium, manganese and phosphorus, but they are especially rich in potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron. A high intake of these minerals may decrease your risk of developing a number of chronic diseases. While avocados can be a good addition to a healthy, produce-rich diet, they contain a large amount of saturated fat. Consuming lots of saturated fat may raise your blood cholesterol levels. If you are on an eating program designed to control your intake of saturated fat or cholesterol, talk to your doctor about the benefits and drawbacks of eating avocados regularly. Potassium Half of a medium-sized avocado -- approximately 100.5 grams -- contains 487 milligrams of potassium. This amount fulfills 10.3 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily allowance of potassium for healthy adults adhering to a 2,000-calorie diet. Potassium helps strengthen bones. It is an electrolyte as well as a mineral and is required for proper cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction. Eating plenty of potassium-rich foods such as avocados may help prevent kidney stones, osteoporosis, stroke and high blood pressure. Breast-feeding women and people using diuretics, decongestants and strong antibiotics like penicillin are at a greater risk of being deficient in potassium, and should be careful to include plenty of dietary potassium sources in their daily meals. Zinc Avocados provide 8 percent of the RDA of zinc for adult women, and nearly 6 percent of the zinc RDA for men in each ripe half. Zinc supports immune, cardiovascular and endocrine system function. As an antioxidant, it can inhibit the ability of free radical compounds to damage DNA and cellular tissue. Adequate zinc intake may lower the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and ease the symptoms of ulcers and colds. Zinc is more readily absorbed if it is eaten along with a source of protein. Try topping grilled chicken, fish or lean steak with guacamole or an avocado-based salsa. Or, combine diced avocado with low-fat cheese and beans in a tossed green salad. Magnesium Each avocado half provides 9.3 percent of the RDA of the mineral magnesium. Magnesium regulates the levels of other essential vitamins and minerals in the body and helps maintain the strength of bones and teeth. If your diet does not contain enough magnesium, you may be more likely to develop hypertension, depression, diabetes and osteoporosis. Consuming plenty of high-magnesium foods such as avocados may also help control the severity of migraine and premenstrual syndrome symptoms. If you are involved in heavy athletic activity, recovering from a major illness or surgery or are pregnant, you may require more magnesium than normal. Include magnesium-rich foods in your diet and talk to your doctor about ways to increase your magnesium intake.
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