Effects of Golden Kiwifruit on Health
Author Information
Author(s): Asgeir Brevik, Isabel Gaivão, Tirill Medin, Aud Jørgenesen, Anita Piasek, Johanna Elilasson, Anette Karlsen, Rune Blomhoff, Turid Veggan, Asim K Duttaroy, Andrew R Collins
Primary Institution: Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Hypothesis
Supplementation of a normal diet with kiwifruits would have an effect on biomarkers of oxidative status.
Conclusion
Golden kiwifruit consumption strengthens resistance towards endogenous oxidative damage.
Supporting Evidence
- Plasma vitamin C increased after supplementation.
- Resistance towards H2O2-induced DNA damage improved.
- Plasma triglycerides decreased after kiwifruit consumption.
- Whole blood platelet aggregation was reduced by kiwifruit supplementation.
Takeaway
Eating golden kiwifruit can help protect your body from damage and make you healthier.
Methodology
A human intervention trial with healthy volunteers who supplemented their diet with one or two golden kiwifruits per day for 4 weeks.
Limitations
The study used healthy subjects, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to those with higher oxidative stress.
Participant Demographics
Twenty-four healthy men and women aged 20-57 years with a BMI of 20-30 kg/m².
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.054 for reduced ascorbic acid, p = 0.068 for total ascorbic acid.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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