PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Hoyle, Brian ED - Wang, Li TI - Benefits of Avocado Consumption in Overweight and Obese Subjects DP - 2014 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 17--18 VI - 14 IP - 5 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/5/17.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/5/17.full AB - Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Avocados are a nutrient powerhouse that can lower LDL-C level. This article discusses a study assessed 4 diets to lower LDL-C concentration and the number of low-density lipoprotein particles.