Review of 33 Studies Links 2 Green Kiwis Daily to Constipation Relief

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 8

Two fresh green kiwis a day for about four weeks was linked to more regular bowel movements, less straining and better digestive comfort in people with constipation or IBS-C, according to a new review.
Thirty-three prior studies underpinned the review, including an international trial in which constipation patients had about 1.5 more complete bowel movements a week and IBS-C patients about 1.7 more.
Researchers said kiwi may work through its fiber, water and sorbitol, with benefits likely coming from the whole fruit rather than a single compound.
One U.S. trial found green kiwi, psyllium and prunes all improved chronic constipation, though kiwi was associated with fewer side effects and was generally well tolerated.
The evidence is strongest for fresh green kiwi; the review did not test a new trial, studies were short and varied, and findings should not be assumed to apply to gold kiwi, powders or extracts.

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