The healthy habit you never questioned.
Creamy, nutritious, and everywhere. Avocados have been hailed as a brain-boosting, heart-healthy superfood.
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...the very thing you eat for "wellness" could be contributing to your brain fog, fatigue, and even anxiety?
It's not just the avocado itself, but compounds like lectins, saponins, and oxalates found in many plant foods – especially when overconsumed.
Avocados contain very low levels of lectins, but they do have saponins and oxalates. The "ruining your brain" angle comes from their potential to impact gut health, which then impacts brain health via the gut-brain axis, particularly with overconsumption or in sensitive individuals.
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These compounds, in excess or for sensitive individuals, can irritate your gut lining. An unhappy gut leads to an unhappy brain.
The real issue? Daily, heavy portions. Even good things can become problematic in overabundance and without dietary rotation.
Persistent brain fog, inexplicable fatigue, or a sensitive gut after your daily avocado? These could be your brain's warning signs.
Variety is key! Rotate your healthy fats. Embrace diverse greens, nuts, seeds, and healthy oils like olive oil.