We have an interesting article about avocado and UTI. Avocado has been very popular on our menu in recent years, so it is not bad to read and follow this article to the end to see what effect it has on UTI people.
So let’s start.
We will first get to know the avocado fruit, what it is and what components it has, and how they affect UTI.
What is the composition of avocado?
The avocado is a pear-shaped fruit with dark skin and a large stone in the middle. It is used with both sweet and savory meals because it has a neutral taste.
Avocado is a fruit that is rich in calories. Approximately 50 grams or a third of a medium avocado is recommended daily.
Avocados contain a lot of good fats. These are the so-called monounsaturated fats that have a beneficial effect on our bodies if consumed in moderation.
In 100 grams of avocado we have:
485 mg of potassium
81 mg folic acid
0.257 mg vitamin B6
10 mg of vitamin C.
2.07 mg vitamin E.
Avocados also contain vitamin K, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), magnesium, manganese, and copper.
Avocados contain very little sugar and contain a lot of fiber, which is very important for the proper functioning of the body.
Avocado gives satiety when eaten, so people won’t have to eat more after that.
The fiber found in avocados is good for UTI. Fiber is important for our body because it allows the digestive system to function properly, and to empty the colon regularly.
This has a beneficial effect on UTI because there is no pressure subjected to the bladder by an unhealthy intestine, it empties normally and bacteria that can cause UTI are expelled.
The small amount of sugar found in avocados is also good for UTI, as large amounts of sugar worsen UTI and allow UTI-causing bacteria to stick to the bladder and multiply and lead to UTI, especially in diabetic people.
Avocados contain 485 mg of potassium.
Potassium has benefits for UTI because it prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Potassium has another important property, and that is that it increases glucose metabolism, in the sense that it lowers blood sugar levels, thus preventing the development of diabetes, which is one of the main causes of UTIs.
Some studies have shown that potassium can expel bacteria from the bladder by increasing the amount of urine excreted. This also has benefits for UTI patients.
Avocados contain vitamin B6, which is responsible for metabolic functions in our body, and one of them is the production of red blood cells. In this way, the immune system is strengthened, which has a beneficial effect on UTI.
Vitamin E is an ingredient in avocados.
This vitamin is soluble in fats and is a very strong antioxidant.
Some studies that still need to be investigated and confirmed suggest that vitamin E and its dietary supplement may alleviate the signs and symptoms of UTI. Vitamin E also reduces inflammation in the body, which also has a beneficial effect on UTI.
Vitamin C, which is also present in avocados, can be said to be the most important vitamin for the prevention of UTI.
It has been scientifically proven that vitamin C prevents UTI and recurrent UTI in women by increasing the acidity of urine.
Some research shows that vitamin C can also have a bacteriostatic effect in urine. Patients should always use vitamin C only for prevention, and if an acute urinary tract infection occurs, then it is best to reduce the amount of vitamin C because a larger amount can irritate the bladder.
Is avocado good for UTI or bladder infections?
Foods rich in healthy fats, such as monounsaturated fats in avocados, are thought to soothe the bladder. Such are olive oil and flaxseed.
Avocado is also rich in antioxidants as it Contains carotenoids and phenolic compounds. These substances have strong antioxidant properties. This is important because they protect our body from various diseases, including UTI and bladder infections.
For example, carotenoids found in avocados have been shown to have strong antioxidant effects, protect against oxidative damage and reduce the development of chronic diseases.
Due to the high content of antioxidant substances, regular consumption of avocados increases the antioxidant defense of our body against diseases, including UTI.
Avocado is also good as it maintains normal blood glucose.
This has a very beneficial effect on UTIs. Since diabetics are extremely exposed to urinary tract infections and represent a risk group.
If the diet of these people is replaced by complex carbohydrates with healthy fats that we have in avocados, the concentration of fats in the blood would be regulated, normal glycemia would be maintained and that would have a beneficial effect on diabetes and UTI in general.
Who should avoid avocado?
People who are allergic to avocado and have a UTI should avoid it in their diet.
Furthermore, avocados can affect some by creating indigestion. Challenging diarrhea, bloating, constipation. It all makes the UTI worse.
People who do not like avocados or have allergies should not consume them, especially if they have UTI. All of this will make their UTI worse.
What should UTI patients consume with avocado to improve their UTI?
There are different combinations of fruit that can be added to the diet with avocado. There are now a variety of very popular recipes from the last few years since avocados became an important part of the daily menu.
As far as UTI is concerned, people can have various combinations of avocado with other fruits and thus have a very beneficial effect on their UTI symptoms.
Avocado goes well with oranges and limes. These fruits are extremely rich in vitamin C and are highly recommended for UTI people for the prevention of UTIs.
Avocados can also be eaten with blueberries.
Blueberries have exceptional antioxidant properties, are very good for boosting immunity, and will significantly improve immunity in UTI people in combination with avocados.
Avocado can be combinable with pineapple.
Pineapple is exceptional for UTI people, it has many good ingredients that have a beneficial effect on UTIs.
Avocado also goes extremely well with watermelon, which is exceptional for UTI people due to its high water content. Watermelon flushes the urinary tract and thus eliminates bacteria that could cause UTIs.
UTI people who are fans of mashed avocado can make a salad to which they can add dried cranberries and a little lemon juice. It will have an exceptional taste and it will also be very useful for UTI health.
Cranberries have also been scientifically proven to have an extremely beneficial effect on UTI and to act against Escherichia coli by preventing it from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract.
Dried cranberries are also good for the reason that they reduce the number of urinary tract infections in UTI people.
Do avocados help with kidney stones?
Avocados contain very little oxalate and are slightly acidic, which is very important for strengthening immunity and preventing the development of various diseases.
The potassium content in avocado also plays a very beneficial role in terms of fighting kidney stones mainly by decreasing the concentration of sodium ions in the urinary tract and also by increasing the volume of urine.
A small amount of oxalate prevents the formation of kidney stones. It is believed that avocado leaf extract can prevent the formation of crystals that grow into kidney stones.
How many avocados should UTI people consume?
It is believed that more than half of an avocado should not be eaten daily. It is full of nutrients and healthy fats, too much avocado can have many side effects.
UTI people can combine half an avocado daily with some of the fruits that have an extremely beneficial effect on UTI. This would meet the daily needs for all nutrients and would have an adequate intake of all substances that have a beneficial effect on immunity against UTI.
Are there any special precautions for UTI people when it comes to eating avocado?
People who are allergic to latex may also develop an allergic reaction to avocados. If you are a UTI person you should know this if you are allergic to latex.
Are avocado leaves good for UTI?
Avocado leaves have proven to be very good for UTI. Namely, due to the high content of flavonoids and other substances, avocado leaf tea quickly removes the pain that occurs with UTI.
This tea removes bacteria that cause UTIs. Avocado leaves are very good for UTI. They show exceptional anti-inflammatory effects and reduce inflammation and pain in UTI people.
Are there any interactions between avocado with UTI medicine?
Avocado interacts with warfarin, a drug used to prevent blood clotting. Avocado acts on this medicine by reducing its effect.
This means that eating avocados together with this medicine could lead to increased blood clotting.
If you are a UTI person and you also drink warfarin in your therapy, it would be best to avoid avocados so that the disease does not get worse.
What are the side effects of consuming too much avocado?
The side effects of consuming too many avocados can be that when you eat a very filling avocado you will neglect other foods, especially key nutrients. Due to the high content of fiber and healthy fats, you will be full and you will not want to eat other healthy foods.
It is very important for a healthy organism, as well as a healthy urinary tract, to have a varied diet to get all the necessary nutrients from food.
Avocados contain carbohydrates that can act as a laxative if consumed in large quantities. In addition, if avocado intolerance or hypersensitivity occurs, bloating and flatulence may occur within 48 hours of consumption.
If you eat too many avocados, you can even increase your weight, although it contains a lot of healthy fats.
Avocados also have a low amount of saturated fats which, if consumed in large quantities, can increase your weight and cause problems. That is why it is important to eat avocados in moderation.
If you need to know about other kinds of fruit and how good they are for UTI, then please check our Fruit for UTI article.
Also, If you need any more help with your UTI, feel free to contact us or check the plethora of articles we have about this subject on our website KNOW & TREAT UTI.
Stay healthy and have a wonderful rest of your day.