Eating more avocados could lower risk of Type 2 diabetes in women, study says

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Updated on: May 2, 2024 / 11:16 AM EDT / CBS Boston Eating more avocados could help women stave off Type 2 diabetes, study says Eating more avocados could help women stave off Type 2 diabetes, study says 00:59 BOSTON - Eating more avocados could help women stave off Type 2 diabetes, a new study found.
Avocados contain antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and cell damage, which might increase the risk of chronic illness.
In this study, a team of researchers, including two who work for the Avocado Nutrition Center, analyzed dietary information on more than 25,000 Mexican adults.
In: Health Diabetes Mallika Marshall, MD Mallika Marshall, MD is an Emmy-award-winning journalist and physician who has served as the HealthWatch Reporter for CBS Boston/WBZ-TV for over 20 years.