Studies funded by the Avocado Board suggest avocados may facilitate weight loss and lower the risk of metabolic syndrome, but compared to what? Since the study was funded by the Avocado Board, it’s especially important to dig into how the researchers designed the trial.
What are the effects of avocado on metabolic syndrome, a clustering of risk factors—high blood sugars, high blood triglycerides, high blood pressure, and obesity—that sets you up for diabetes and heart disease.