Story by Raksha Bhattacharjee
You might be surprised at how much one kiwi a day can accomplish. This fuzzy green fruit could revolutionize your general health, according to Dr. Kunal Sood.
Do you eat a single kiwi every day?
This little green powerhouse may appear like just another fruit in your basket, but it has a startling effect on your body. With his Instagram family, Dr. Kunal Sood frequently posted brief articles about wellness and health. He explains in his piece from April 5 what precisely occurs to your body when you start eating kiwis every day.
What occurs when you consume kiwis on a daily basis?
Dr. Sood explains the research in his piece as to why this fuzzy little fruit should be a regular part of your diet. “There is research to support the idea that kiwis can both repair and stimulate DNA repair,” he continues.
The fruit’s antioxidant composition, especially that of vitamins C and E, he continues, is what gives it its potency by preventing oxidative stress from damaging our DNA. However, it goes beyond that. In addition, Dr. Sood notes that kiwi actively promotes base excision repair, a vital biological mechanism that repairs DNA damage and contributes to genetic stability. He further states, “When we protect our DNA, what this actually means for our health is we are reducing our risk of cancer, slowing down the ageing process, augmenting our immune system and protecting our brain.” In addition to preventing disease, he claims that this has a significant impact on promoting general longevity and vitality
What research shows
Kiwifruit’s effect on DNA integrity was investigated in a study that was published in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. Rich in vitamins C and E, kiwifruit has been shown in studies to improve DNA repair processes and shield cellular DNA from oxidative damage. The fruit’s capacity to promote base excision repair mechanisms and its antioxidant qualities are responsible for this protective impact.
In people with constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), eating two green kiwifruits per day significantly improved the frequency of bowel movements, the consistency of the stool, and the overall comfort of the digestive system, according to a study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
