10 Benefits of Avocado
Avocado Benefit #10: Strengthens Bones
Potassium is a mineral found abundantly in avocados and is particularly beneficial to bone health. Potassium helps to protect bone deposition by neutralizing bone-depleting metabolic acids that can lead to osteoporosis.
Additionally, avocados are high in vitamin K and vitamin D which work synergistically to replace old bone with new bone. Vitamin K can help regulate the production of new bone cells while retaining the integrity of the bones. When used in conjunction with calcium and vitamin D, the risks of developing osteoporosis decrease greatly. One contributing factor is that calcium and potassium work together protect against bone demineralization.
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