In a recent study, both high and low doses of avocado oil enhanced alpha - carotene, beta - carotene and
lutein absorption from a salad by as much as 15 times compared to a salad without avocado oil.
Not exact matches
Aqiva also contains other nutrients such as DHA / AA,
Lutein, Oligofructose and Nucleotides to ensure your child's proper cognitive development, eye health, nutrient
absorption, and immunity.
This means that adding even a tiny amount of avocado oil to a salad improves the body's ability to increase
absorption of alpha - carotene, beta - carotene and
lutein.
Just one avocado per day provides phytosterols — which inhibit the
absorption of cholesterol;
lutein for healthy eyes and skin; and, of course, vitamin C, manganese, selenium, zinc plus many other life - supportive nutrients.
When paired with greens, healthy fat sources — such as from avocados — may maximize nutrient
absorption, as many of the nutrients greens are famous for are fat soluble, including beta - carotene,
lutein, vitamin K, and zeaxanthin.
Absorption of α - carotene, β - carotene, and
lutein was remarkably similar for avocado fruit and avocado oil.