Kiwifruit benefits and effects

Kiwifruit is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins and trace elements, especially vitamin C, vitamin A and folic acid. The kiwifruit is known as the "king of vitamin C". So what are the benefits of kiwifruit?

Promotes digestion

Kiwifruit contains edible fiber that promotes digestion, adsorbs and removes toxins from the colon, preventing colon cancer, constipation and other gastrointestinal problems; in addition, kiwi protease, like papain and pineapple protease, has a digestive effect.

Skin beauty

The rich antioxidants in kiwifruit slow down the rate of aging of the entire body. These antioxidants scavenge free radicals that damage cells, accelerate the rate of keratolytic action, tighten the skin and increase its elasticity and thickness. Kiwifruit oil and kiwifruit seed oil are used in anti-aging products. This is because kiwifruit is rich in vitamins C and E, lycopene and other antioxidant components.

Whitening and anti-aging

Kiwifruit is rich in the antioxidant components vitamin E and vitamin C. The main effect of vitamin E is to reduce facial wrinkles and slow down skin aging, while vitamin C whitens the face and accelerates the elimination of toxins from the body; therefore, regular consumption of kiwifruit can reduce skin aging and whitening.

Anti-hair loss

Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C. The main nutrient in hair is protein, and vitamin C plays an important role in the synthesis of hair collagen, which not only reduces free radical damage to hair, but also promotes hair growth and prevents problems such as split ends, dryness and frizz, and dandruff.

Boosts the immune system

The high vitamin and other antioxidant content of kiwifruit has been shown to regulate the immune system; kiwifruit contains vitamin E, which enhances immune system function and lowers cholesterol. So eating more kiwifruit can alleviate the negative effects of inflammation and stress on the body, while also strengthening the body's resistance to bacterial and viral attacks.

Regulates blood pressure

The high content of potassium in kiwifruit plays an important role in maintaining the water and electrolyte balance in the body. Potassium plays an important role in maintaining the body's heart rate and, together with sodium, controls blood pressure balance.

Cardiovascular regulation

Kiwifruit is as useful as aspirin in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as inflammation in the body and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, with no side effects. A study conducted by the University of Oslo in Norway, observing people who consumed 2-3 kiwis per day for 28 consecutive days, found that their blood clotting rate decreased by 18% and their triglycerides by 15%. Eating more kiwis on a regular basis can prevent metabolic waste from being deposited on the walls of the arteries, which can be effective in preventing cardiovascular disease.

Anti-cancer

Kiwifruit contains glutathione, an anti-mutagenic component that helps to inhibit mutations and lesions in cancer genes, and has a certain inhibitory effect on many cancer cell lesions such as skin, liver, lung and prostate cancers. In addition, the carotenoids and flavonoids contained in kiwifruit have antioxidant facets that protect DNA from free radical damage and prevent the growth of tumor cells by preventing DNA damage.

Prevention and treatment of diabetes

Kiwifruit contains a large amount of natural sugar alcohols, which effectively regulate sugar metabolism in the body, and more effectively regulate the hormonal and neurotransmitter effects in cells, with unique effects on the prevention of diabetes and depression.

Aids in the treatment of cataracts

Kiwifruit is rich in lutein, and zeaxanthin, which accumulate in the retina and are very effective in preventing the deterioration of spots that can lead to permanent blindness, helping cataract sufferers to regain their sight.

Fetus stabilization

Kiwifruit is rich in folic acid; one kiwi contains as much folic acid as four peaches. Folic acid is one of the substances needed to build a healthy body and can effectively prevent neural tube malformations in embryonic development, relieving pregnant women of their worries.

Regulating the acid-base balance

Kiwifruit is a relatively typical alkaline food, rich in minerals, which removes acidic residues from the body's metabolism, helping to regulate the acid-base balance in the body, improve sleep, relieve cold and flu symptoms, lift the spirits and prevent arthritis and osteoporosis.

Improves sexual function

The arginine contained in kiwifruit has a vasodilating effect and has been used to treat male sexual impotence. The zinc contained in kiwifruit also helps to promote the production of androgens.

Aids in weight loss

Kiwifruit is low in sugar and high in fiber, which prevents sudden increases in blood sugar and thus fat accumulation, so eating more kiwifruit can help with weight loss.

Precautions for kiwifruit consumption

The high vitamin C content of kiwifruit can easily clump with the proteins in dairy products, which not only affects digestion and absorption, but also makes it easier to suffer from bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea, so try not to drink milk or other dairy products immediately after eating kiwifruit. Children who are allergic to kiwi should not consume kiwi; children under 5 years old are prone to food allergies and should not consume kiwi; small children who are allergic to pineapple are usually also allergic to kiwi.