The benefits of kiwifruit cannot be overstated.

Aside from being delicious they provide vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium. They are high in antioxidants and are a rich source of fibre.

Many clinical studies have been undertaken which provide insight into how kiwifruit is beneficial, specifically from a gut health perspective.

We have sourced a few of these studies so you can explore these benefits for yourself:

Ministry of Health

Asia Pacific J Clin Nutr (2002) 11(2): 164–168 – Kiwifruit promotes laxation in the elderly*

Journal of Nutritional Science – Kiwifruit and gut health function*

World Journal of Gastroenterology – Increasing dietary fibre intake in terms of kiwifruit improves constipation in Chinese patients*

 

*These links will download as PDF documents – check your downloads folder