Avocado seed is one of the very parts of the Avocado fruit that people often trash. But it could be helpful in many ways. In fact, you can use avocado seed for ulcer treatment.
In 2018, a group of researchers thought of the amazing health benefits of the avocado and concluded that the seeds could contain very important nutrients.
They decided to check it out.
Unfortunately, the scrumptious taste of the pulp does not allow people think about the seeds.
The only thing that comes to mind is how to plant it and this often comes when the pulp offers you a great taste.
However, these researchers found unique things about avocado and ulcer treatment that you should see.
Gastric Ulcer
You see, gastric ulcer could be a very uncomfortable thing. The pains and other things that go with it are inexplicable. They could make a day go wrong.
If you have had this condition you would understand.
Just to broaden our understanding a bit, here is what you should know about gastric ulcer.
Basically, it is a common digestive disorder caused by an imbalance between aggressive factors and defensive mechanisms present in the gastric mucosa (1).
Oxidative stress, alcohol intake, Helicobacter pylori (bacteria) infection and the chronic use of medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are some causative factors.
Effective Compounds In Avocado Seed
The treatment of ulcer using orthodox medication is effective. However, it could take long, cost you much money and also present side effects.
As an alternative, plants provides humans this healing effect with minimal or no side effects. They are also less expensive.
In fact, a large number of plants and their secondary metabolites with gastroprotective effect are available.
You will find them as a valuable alternative for the treatment of gastric ulcer.
They are helpful because of their antioxidant effects. This makes them able to decrease lipid peroxidation, protein and DNA damage.
As a result, they assist in the prevention of inflammation that leads to gastric ulcers.
One of these plant alternatives is avocado seed.
Why Avocado Seed Is Effective For Ulcer Treatment
A study finds that you can use avocado seed for ulcer treatment for a number of reasons.
Avocado (Persea americana Mill) is a native plant from Mexico and Central America. You can also find avocado in
almost all tropical countries.
It is abundant in Nigeria.
Avocado offers huge health benefits.
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Unfortunately, most of the chemical and bioactivity studies are focused on the pulp. Just a little is known about the
avocado seed.
A study says the seeds can also be of great interest because of the beneficial compounds in it.
These compounds are anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, antihypertensive and antioxidant effects (2).
Avocado seed is rich in polyphenols, such as catechins, procyanidins and others tannins, flavonols, triterpenes, lipids and fatty acids.
After investigating the polyphenols contents and the gastroprotective effectiveness of avocado seed, the researchers concluded that you can use avocado seed for ulcer treatment.
Here is why.
According to the study, the results demonstrate that the seed has gastroprotective activity.
Also, it can be used as a valuable source of compounds in the prevention or treatment of gastric mucosal injury induced by indomethacin.
Additionally, the study further highlights that this effect may be due to the synergistic action of polyphenolic components (3).
How To Use Avocado Seed For Ulcer Treatment
You see, if you are looking for a low cost, yet effective alternative for peptic ulcer treatment or management, you should try avocado seeds.
To use, you will need to dry the avocado seed and then grind to powder.
You may also order the already ground avocado seed.
It is something you have to ingest (drink) since the ulcer is in the stomach.
A study recommends that you consume 1.4 mg per pound (3 mg per kg) of body weight in adult humans (4).
Boil a cup of water and add this quantity in a tea cup. Allow for few minutes for infusion and take the tea.
Any Side Effects Of Using Avocado Seeds?
There are very few studies on the side effects of the avocado seed intake.
But there are concerns that some compounds in avocado seed, such as trypsin inhibitors and cyanogenic glycosides, may be harmful (5).
In Nigeria, some researchers gave rats very high doses of avocado seed extract over 28 days.
At the end of the study, they concluded that there no harmful effects were observed (6).
Also, another animal study says avocado seed extract showed no toxicity when ingested in concentrations up to 227 mg per pound (500 mg per kg) of body weight per day (7).
However, it is important to note that this is a very high dose of avocado seed. It is not advisable that you go beyond the earlier recommendation quantity.
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