Almond is almond in California, USA. Researchers found that almond skin contains an antioxidant called flavonoids, which is also found in wine, tea, fruits and vegetables. As an antioxidant, flavonoids can protect human cells and reduce the attack of low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) by oxidation.

Blood tests show that eating almond with skin can significantly increase the contents of flavonoids and vitamin E in human body and significantly reduce the cholesterol level, and its effect is the same as that of statins for cardiovascular diseases.