Asia Food Beverage Thailand Digital Issue No.1

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INGREDIENTS & CHEMICALS

Study shows avocados good for the gut A recent study indicates avocados could play a role in developing and maintaining a healthy microbiota. Good news, Millennials (and everyone else): That avocado toast may not just be good for the soul, but the gut as well. A recent study, “Avocado Cosumption Alters Gastrointestinal Bacteria Abundance andMicrobial Metabolite Concentrations among Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” published in The Journal of Nutrition concluded “nutrient-dense [avocado] affects digestive physiology, as well as the composition and metabolic functions of the intestinal microbiota.”

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