3 benefits of eating avocado, according to top gastroenterologist

Avocados promote a healthy gut microbiome, which is crucial for overall well-being. “Two, people who eat more avocados tend to have a greater gut microbiome diversity,” Dr. Salhab notes. A fiber-rich diet is linked with a healthy gut microbiome. Eating avocados can potentially keep the doctor away, according to Dr. Salhab. “People who eat more avocados tend to have a greater gut microbiome diversity. Gut bacteria are linked to so many different processes in the body, and they produce beneficial metabolites for your body. So the greater the diversity, the better. Essentially a natural probiotic,” he adds.

A 2020 study found that people who consumed 175 grams (men) or 140 grams (women) of avocado daily for 12 weeks had lower fecal bile acid concentrations and increased bacterial diversity.