Avocado Seed

• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antimicrobial
• Metabolic Support
• Emerging (preclinical) - Anticancer and neuroprotective effects

Part used: Seed (pit) of the avocado fruit
Family: Lauraceae
Represents ~13–18% of fruit mass
Considered a bioactive-rich byproduct with growing medicinal interest

Polyphenols (dominant class)
Catechin, epicatechin, procyanidins
Quercetin derivatives
Caffeic, ferulic, coumaric, gallic acids
Source study:Phenolic composition of avocado seed
Flavonoids
Rutin, naringin, hesperidin and related glycosides
Tannins
Condensed tannins (high concentration; astringent compounds)
Other bioactive compounds
Alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids
Acetogenins [pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Nutritional matrix
High starch/carbohydrates and fiber
Minerals (K, Ca, Mg, P, Zn)
Nutritional data: Evaluation of nutritional composition and polyphenols

Antioxidant
High polyphenol content supports strong free‑radical scavenging
See research: Avocado seed discoveries (Food Chemistry X)

Anti‑inflammatory
Phenolic compounds help regulate inflammatory pathways
Supporting review: Nutritional Benefits of Avocado Seeds

Antimicrobial
Demonstrated activity against bacteria such as E. coli
Study reference: Green Exploration of Persea americana Seed

Metabolic support
Anti‑hyperglycemic and cholesterol‑lowering potential
Full paper: Avocado seed chemical composition and biological properties

Emerging (preclinical)
Anticancer and neuroprotective effects (lab/animal studies)
Overview: Exploring bioactive compounds in avocado seed