{"id":4890,"date":"2023-09-22T17:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T17:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:21:41","slug":"kiwi-fruit-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiwi Fruit Benefits: Can Two a Day Help Your Digestion?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aea41c5a16a5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#From_Chinese_Gooseberry_to_Kiwifruit\" >From Chinese Gooseberry to Kiwifruit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_in_India\" >Kiwi in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_Nutrition_per_100_g\" >Kiwi Nutrition per 100 g<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_Fruit_Benefits_for_Digestion\" >Kiwi Fruit Benefits for Digestion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_for_Constipation\" >Kiwi for Constipation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Actinidin_and_Protein_Digestion\" >Actinidin and Protein Digestion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_Vitamin_C_Compared_with_Guava_and_Amla\" >Kiwi Vitamin C Compared with Guava and Amla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Other_Kiwi_Claims_Checked\" >Other Kiwi Claims Checked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_for_Dengue_and_the_Platelet_Myth\" >Kiwi for Dengue and the Platelet Myth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Kiwi_Allergy_and_Who_Should_Be_Careful\" >Kiwi Allergy and Who Should Be Careful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#How_Many_Kiwis_a_Day_and_How_to_Eat_Them\" >How Many Kiwis a Day and How to Eat Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/kiwi-fruit-benefits\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwi fruit benefits include fibre and vitamin C, with useful human evidence for bowel regularity in adults with constipation. A 2023 international trial found that two peeled green kiwis daily for four weeks increased complete bowel movements and improved digestive comfort in the constipated groups. This does not make kiwi a universal digestive treatment or prove it is always better than isabgol. Kiwi is not a proven way to raise platelet counts in dengue, and anyone with a kiwi allergy should avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fruit is native to China, acquired its familiar name in New Zealand in 1959, and is now grown in India too. Its tart-sweet flavour makes it an easy addition to fruit chaat or a bowl of dahi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw green kiwi provides about 93 mg of vitamin C and 3 g of fibre per 100 g. In the cited food-composition entries, guava and amla contain more vitamin C per 100 g. Choose fruit you enjoy and can afford; kiwi is an option, rather than an essential purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For adults with chronic constipation, the 2025 British Dietetic Association guidelines say 2\u20133 kiwis daily for at least four weeks may be recommended. The supporting evidence is limited, and this is not a daily requirement for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims about sleep, mood and blood pressure need more caution. Add fresh green kiwi to dairy dishes just before serving, because its enzyme actinidin can change milk proteins over time. Persistent constipation, severe pain or blood in stool need medical advice without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Chinese_Gooseberry_to_Kiwifruit\"><\/span>From Chinese Gooseberry to Kiwifruit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwi\u2019s name tells you more about its marketing history than its birthplace. The fruit grows on a climbing vine and is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/advice\/grow-your-own\/features\/fascinating-facts-kiwis\">native to China<\/a>. New Zealand gave it the name most of us now recognise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its journey to New Zealand began with a school principal. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/nzhistory.govt.nz\/chinese-gooseberry-becomes-kiwifruit\">NZ History<\/a>, Mary Isabel Fraser brought seeds home from China in 1904. Nurseryman Alexander Allison planted them in 1906, and the vines first bore fruit in 1910. New Zealanders called the fruit the Chinese gooseberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When exports to the United States began in the 1950s, that name proved awkward during the Cold War. \u201cMelonettes\u201d did not solve the problem: melons and berries attracted high import tariffs. On 15 June 1959, Turners and Growers announced that it would export the fruit as \u201ckiwifruit\u201d. The name stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_in_India\"><\/span>Kiwi in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwi is grown in India too. A <a href=\"https:\/\/epubs.icar.org.in\/index.php\/AERR\/article\/view\/140891\">study of the kiwi value chain<\/a>, published in Agricultural Economics Research Review, documented Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s important role in Indian production. So the fruit in a shop need not be imported. Check the stated origin if you want to know where yours was grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_Nutrition_per_100_g\"><\/span>Kiwi Nutrition per 100 g<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/168153\/nutrients\">USDA FoodData Central entry for raw green kiwifruit<\/a>, FDC ID 168153. They describe 100 g of edible fruit, not every kiwi: fruit sizes and varieties differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Nutrient<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Per 100 g of raw green kiwi<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Energy<\/td><td>61 kcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbohydrate<\/td><td>14.7 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dietary fibre<\/td><td>3.0 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protein<\/td><td>1.1 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin C<\/td><td>92.7 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potassium<\/td><td>312 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green and gold kiwifruit are different varieties, so this table should not be applied to both. The fibre figure is useful, but there is no need to build your whole fruit intake around one variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_Fruit_Benefits_for_Digestion\"><\/span>Kiwi Fruit Benefits for Digestion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_for_Constipation\"><\/span>Kiwi for Constipation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36537785\/\">international randomised crossover trial<\/a>, published in 2023, involved 184 adults: 60 with functional constipation, 61 with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C), and 63 healthy controls. Participants ate two peeled green kiwis or took 7.5 g of psyllium, commonly called isabgol, daily for four weeks, then switched after a washout period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the kiwi phase, complete spontaneous bowel movements increased by about 1.5 a week in functional constipation and 1.7 in IBS-C. These are bowel movements without rescue laxatives that leave a feeling of complete evacuation. Digestive comfort also improved in the constipated groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trial was principally funded by a kiwifruit marketer, and some authors had company ties. It tested short periods and specific participants; the results do not make kiwi universally better than isabgol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12623288\/\">2025 British Dietetic Association guidelines<\/a> say 2\u20133 kiwifruits daily for at least four weeks may be recommended for adults with chronic constipation. The relevant evidence was graded low and the recommendations qualified. Pooled studies found a small advantage over psyllium for stool frequency, but no clear advantage in the proportion of people who benefited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwi\u2019s fibre and other components may contribute to bowel effects, but the exact mechanism is still being studied. This evidence concerns whole fruit; it should not be transferred automatically to kiwi juice, powders or capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to try kiwi for ongoing constipation, discuss how it fits your care with a qualified clinician or dietitian. Increase fruit gradually if you are not used to it, and reduce or stop it if it repeatedly causes pain, diarrhoea or troublesome bloating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New or persistent constipation, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss or significant abdominal pain need medical assessment. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-constipation\/\">when to see a doctor for constipation<\/a> explains what to flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actinidin_and_Protein_Digestion\"><\/span>Actinidin and Protein Digestion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Green kiwi contains actinidin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins. A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32970234\/\">small human trial<\/a> involving 12 healthy older adults found a faster rise in blood levels of protein building blocks after green kiwi was eaten with a meat meal, compared with a particular gold variety. The total amount of essential amino acids absorbed did not differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a specific finding, rather than evidence that kiwi after every meal prevents indigestion. Our explainer on <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/what-are-digestive-enzymes\/\">digestive enzymes<\/a> covers what the body\u2019s own enzymes do and when prescribed enzymes have a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actinidin has a kitchen consequence too: it can <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10606088\/\">break down milk proteins<\/a>. Fresh green kiwi may change the texture of a dairy mixture over time. Add slices to dahi, raita or shrikhand just before serving, rather than leaving the fruit mixed in for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_Vitamin_C_Compared_with_Guava_and_Amla\"><\/span>Kiwi Vitamin C Compared with Guava and Amla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwi supplies vitamin C, but familiar Indian fruits offer it too. The following values compare the same edible weight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Fruit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Vitamin C per 100 g edible portion<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Green kiwi, raw<\/td><td>About 93 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Guava, white flesh<\/td><td>About 214 mg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amla (Indian gooseberry)<\/td><td>About 252 mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The green kiwi value is from USDA; the guava and amla figures are from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nin.res.in\/ebooks\/IFCT2017_16122024.pdf\">ICMR-NIN\u2019s Indian Food Composition Tables 2017<\/a>, entries E028 and E021. These are reference values, not guarantees for every cultivar or market sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amla is usually eaten in much smaller amounts than 100 g, so the table is not a serving recommendation. If kiwi is expensive or hard to find, you still have plenty of fruit choices. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/best-fruits-for-gut-health-avocado-kiwi-dragon-fruit\/\">fruits for gut health<\/a> looks at familiar and less familiar options together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Kiwi_Claims_Checked\"><\/span>Other Kiwi Claims Checked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research on kiwi extends beyond bowel habits, but the people studied, the variety used and the comparison group all matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Claim<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What was studied<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What you can conclude<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Blood pressure<\/td><td>A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25483553\/\">2015 trial<\/a> studied 118 adults with moderately raised blood pressure. Three kiwis daily for eight weeks produced a modest difference compared with one apple daily.<\/td><td>One trial does not establish kiwi as a blood-pressure treatment or a reason to change medicines.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sleep<\/td><td>A <a href=\"https:\/\/apjcn.qdu.edu.cn\/20_2_22.pdf\">2011 study<\/a> had 24 adults, no separate control group and industry support. A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36998905\/\">later controlled trial<\/a> also had only 24 participants and examined short-term effects.<\/td><td>The findings are preliminary. Kiwi is not an established remedy for persistent sleep problems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mood<\/td><td>A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38073290\/\">2024 analysis<\/a> of 155 young adults with low vitamin C found improvements in self-reported mood and vitality after gold kiwifruit. Effects were smaller after adjustment for other factors.<\/td><td>These findings cannot be assumed to apply to everyone or used as a mental-health treatment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nutrient table also does not, by itself, establish claims about weight loss, sharper vision or fewer wrinkles. Kiwi can earn its place through flavour and nutrition without needing that whole list of promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_for_Dengue_and_the_Platelet_Myth\"><\/span>Kiwi for Dengue and the Platelet Myth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no reliable clinical proof that kiwi raises platelet counts in dengue. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carehospitals.com\/doctor-speak\/papaya-juice-kiwi-dont-cure-dengue-dr-kc-misra-care-hospitals-banjara-hills\">CARE Hospitals\u2019 Dr K. C. Misra<\/a> warns that the evidence behind kiwi and papaya-juice remedies is weak. A fruit is not a substitute for medical monitoring or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dengue-and-severe-dengue\">World Health Organization\u2019s dengue guidance<\/a> stresses timely medical care. Follow your treating clinician\u2019s advice about fluids and fever medicines. WHO advises avoiding aspirin and ibuprofen in dengue because they can increase bleeding risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seek urgent medical care<\/strong> for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from the gums or nose, blood in vomit or stool, rapid breathing, or marked weakness or restlessness. Warning signs can develop after the fever falls, so a lower temperature alone is not reassurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone with dengue enjoys kiwi, tolerates it and has no conflicting dietary advice, it can be food on the plate. It should not be relied on to change a blood-test result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiwi_Allergy_and_Who_Should_Be_Careful\"><\/span>Kiwi Allergy and Who Should Be Careful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/anaphylaxis.org.uk\/factsheets\/kiwifruit-allergy\/\">Kiwi allergy<\/a> can cause mouth itching, swelling, stomach symptoms or a serious reaction called anaphylaxis. People allergic to certain pollens or latex may also react to kiwi, although this does not happen to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If kiwi causes itching or tingling, stop eating it and seek medical advice. A mild reaction is still worth checking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tongue or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness or collapse need emergency care. If you have prescribed adrenaline, follow your allergy emergency plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The adult constipation regimen should not be used as a feeding rule for children. A child with known food allergies needs individual advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have been asked to limit potassium or follow another medically directed diet, check how kiwi fits that plan. Do not assume a general fruit recommendation overrides it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Kiwis_a_Day_and_How_to_Eat_Them\"><\/span>How Many Kiwis a Day and How to Eat Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal daily requirement for kiwi. One or two may fit into some people\u2019s meals, but your overall fruit intake, preferences and tolerance matter. The amounts used in constipation research are a specific dietary approach, not a target for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose a ripe fruit.<\/strong> A kiwi that yields slightly to gentle pressure is ready to eat. Firm fruit can ripen at room temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peeling is fine.<\/strong> Wash the fruit before cutting, then halve and scoop or peel and slice. The skin is edible, but its texture will not suit everyone. The 2023 constipation trial used peeled fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a fruit chaat.<\/strong> Combine kiwi with guava, papaya or pomegranate and a little chaat masala. There is room for a familiar fruit alongside it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add it to dahi at the last minute.<\/strong> Keep fresh green kiwi separate until serving to limit changes in the dairy mixture\u2019s texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more kitchen ideas, ask <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/happy-tummy-gpt\">Happy Tummy GPT<\/a>: \u201cHow can I use ripe kiwi in a simple fruit chaat with Indian seasonal fruit?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/168153\/nutrients\">USDA FoodData Central: Kiwifruit, green, raw<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nin.res.in\/ebooks\/IFCT2017_16122024.pdf\">ICMR-NIN: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36537785\/\">Gearry R, et al. Consumption of 2 Green Kiwifruits Daily Improves Constipation and Abdominal Comfort<\/a>. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2023; 118:1058\u20131068. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12623288\/\">Dimidi E, et al. British Dietetic Association Guidelines for the Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation in Adults<\/a>. Neurogastroenterology &amp; Motility, 2025; e70173. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32970234\/\">Park S, et al. The impact of Hayward green kiwifruit on dietary protein digestion and protein metabolism<\/a>. European Journal of Nutrition; DOI 10.1007\/s00394-020-02363-5. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10606088\/\">Kaur S, et al. Influence of Actinidin-Induced Hydrolysis on the Functional Properties of Milk Protein and Whey Protein Concentrates<\/a>. Foods, 2023; 12:3806. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25483553\/\">Svendsen M, et al. Kiwifruit consumption and blood pressure<\/a>. 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