The numerous benefits of avocado make this fruit a true superfood, which should not be missing from the diet of an athlete. In addition, many people are unaware of the large quantity and quality of nutrients that avocado seeds provide.

In this blog post we are going to discover the properties and benefits of the avocado seed or pit. While the avocado provides nutrients such as vitamin K, folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and vitamin B, it also contributes proteins, healthy fats and fiber, but what do you do with the avocado pit? Did you know that it is also used?

Avocado Seed, the golden seed

Avocado seeds have been used since pre-Columbian times in cases of muscle pain, parasites and mycoses due to the amount of tannins they contain. The tannins found in the seed have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason, they are useful for combating diarrhea or gastroenteritis.

Composition and benefits of avocado seeds: In addition to the benefits of avocado that we have just seen, we can also take advantage of the numerous benefits of avocado seeds. The beneficial properties of avocado seeds are due to their nutritional contributions, among which the following stand out:

Sterols
These compounds help us reduce LDH cholesterol.

Flavonols
Belonging to the flavonoid family and present in the seed, they are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties and boost the immune system by neutralizing free radicals.

Amino acids
An important fact is that 70% of the amino acids that avocado has are found in its seed.

Soluble fiber
Due to its high content, it can help us improve intestinal transit and evacuate toxins.

Avocado seeds reduce glucose absorption, preventing the secretion of insulin spikes and fierce hunger attacks.

Vitamins
Especially vitamins C and E and the B complex, with great antioxidant properties.

Minerals
Avocado seeds provide numerous minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus, which are essential for the body and also have antioxidant properties.

It helps you lose weight, the avocado pit contains soluble fiber, which helps in digestion and intestinal transit, in addition to providing satiety.

It strengthens the immune system, thanks to the phenolics that are used in various treatments for viral infections and allergies. It increases antibodies and strengthens our immune system.

How to take advantage of avocado seeds
To take advantage of all the benefits that avocado seeds offer us, it is necessary to prepare them to facilitate their consumption. This preparation is very simple to make. To visualize it better, you can watch the video that accompanies this entry, where I show it in detail.

The procedure to prepare the avocado seed for consumption is as follows:

How to prepare an avocado seed tea?

To prepare avocado seed tea, simply remove the seed, wash it well and boil it in a liter of water for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

The ideal is to drink one cup in the morning and another before going to bed, two to four times a week.

I hope you found it interesting and that from now on you will take advantage of the interesting benefits of avocado, and also those of its seed.