Solid Aug 2, 2026
“an estimated 4% reduction in heart disease risk”
The peer-reviewed trial measured a real drop in LDL particle count; the 4% figure is a modeled estimate from that biomarker change, not a directly observed drop in heart attacks or strokes.
In the brief: Daily avocado trial lowers LDL particles, cuts heart risk modestly → Nutrition Research News -- ScienceDaily →

