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Research has shown that nutrients from Hass avocados can prevent the development of oral cancer, a finding that may one day lead to a new cancer treatment.
Avocado oil is an edible oil pressed from the fruit of the Persea americana (avocado). Avocados are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats. They also supply even more potassium than bananas and are a strong source of beta-carotene. Scientists also believe that avocados may also be useful in treating viral hepatitis (a cause of liver cancer), as well as other sources of liver damage.
Scientists from Ohio State University have found that certain nutrients from the avocados neutralise or restrict the growth of precancerous cells that could lead to oral cancer.
The studies found that phytochemicals from Hass avocados target multiple signalling pathways and kill precancerous cells by increasing the amount of active oxygen in the cells, without harming normal cells.
Haiming Ding from the Ohio State College of Medicine, who worked on the study, said: "These studies suggest that individual and a combination of phytochemicals from the avocado fruit may offer an advantageous dietary strategy in cancer prevention."

Oil from avocados, each 14 grams:
Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 120
Saturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat:2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total Fat: 14g
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 0g
Vitamins
Vitamin A: 0g
Vitamin C: 0g
Calcium: 0%
Iron: 0%