The importance of good digestive health
When the digestive system is in optimal working order we feel better, because we’re able to:
- process food matter and absorb nutrients from food efficiently
- fight off potentially harmful substances and bacteria
- eliminate waste products efficiently and effortlessly
Kiwifruit and digestive health
Scientific studies have demonstrated how regular consumption of ZESPRI® GREEN and GOLD Kiwifruit contributes to good digestive health. This includes:
- prevention of bloating
- improved bowel habits
- positive alterations in intestinal enzymes, which may help in natural resistance to illness
- the growth of beneficial bacteria and inhibition of harmful bacteria
Kiwifruit are therefore a naturally palatable and gentle way of improving many aspects of bowel function.
The unique type of fibre and other bioactive substances present in ZESPRI® GREEN and GOLD Kiwifruit are key to the effects on digestive health.
References
1 Chan AOO, Leung G, Tong T, Wong NYH. Increasing dietary fiber intake in terms of kiwifruit improves constipation in Chinese patients. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2007; 13: 4771-5.
2 Molan AL, Kruger MC, Drummond LN. The ability to positively modulate key markers of gastrointestinal function. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2008; 32: 66-71
3 Rush EC, Patel M, Plank LD, Ferguson LR. Kiwifruit promotes laxation in the elderly. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2002; 11: 164-8.