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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Kiwi<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Kiwi<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Kiwi<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Kiwi<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Kiwi<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKiwi is scientifically known as Actinidia deliciosa<\/em>. It is native to China and originated in the mountain ranges of Chang Kiang valley (Yang Tao) in northern China. Kiwi is also known by many other names, such as Mihoutau, Macaque peach Kiwi is scientifically known as Actinidia deliciosa. It is native to China and originated in the Chang Kiang valley (Yang Tao) mountain ranges in northern China. Kiwi is also known by many other names, such as Mihoutau, Macaque peach and the very popular Chinese gooseberry. Kiwi fruit is small in size and has a brown peel. It contains edible flesh, green in colour and black seeds, which are also edible. Some kiwi fruit seeds were introduced from China to New Zealand at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, there has been a growth in its production in New Zealand, which currently hosts the best kiwi fruit industry in the world. In India, this fruit is successfully grown in Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Assam, Mizoram and the hills of Tripura1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Kiwi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe nutritional value of raw kiwi fruit per 100 g is as follows 3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 61 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 1.14 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Lipid (Fat):<\/strong> 0.52 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 34 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.31 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 17 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 34 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 312 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 0.14 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A:<\/strong> 4 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carotene:<\/strong> 52 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E:<\/strong> 1.46 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lutein + Zeaxanthin:<\/strong> 122 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate, Food:<\/strong> 25 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline:<\/strong> 7.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Betaine:<\/strong> 0.5 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K:<\/strong> 40.3 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 92.7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamin:<\/strong> 0.027 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin:<\/strong> 0.025 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3:<\/strong> 0.341 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5:<\/strong> 0.183 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.063 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate, Total:<\/strong> 25 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 0.098 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 0.2 \u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Total Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 14.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Dietary Fibre:<\/strong> 3 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Sugars:<\/strong> 8.99 g\n
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Sucrose:<\/strong> 0.15 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glucose:<\/strong> 4.11 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fructose:<\/strong> 4.35 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maltose:<\/strong> 0.19 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Galactose:<\/strong> 0.17 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fatty Acids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Total Saturated Fatty Acids:<\/strong> 0.029 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Monounsaturated Fatty Acids:<\/strong> 0.047 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids:<\/strong> 0.287 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Amino Acids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tryptophan:<\/strong> 0.015 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Threonine:<\/strong> 0.047 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Isoleucine:<\/strong> 0.051 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leucine:<\/strong> 0.066 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lysine:<\/strong> 0.061 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Methionine:<\/strong> 0.024 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Serine:<\/strong> 0.053 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glutamic Acid:<\/strong> 0.184 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proline:<\/strong> 0.044 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glycine:<\/strong> 0.06 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phenylalanine:<\/strong> 0.044 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Valine:<\/strong> 0.057 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cystine:<\/strong> 0.031 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tyrosine:<\/strong> 0.034 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Alanine:<\/strong> 0.053 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Aspartic Acid:<\/strong> 0.126 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Arginine:<\/strong> 0.081 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Histidine:<\/strong> 0.027 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Kiwi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The potential properties of kiwi are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have an anti-inflammatory property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help as an anti-diabetic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-hypertensive (helps in managing high blood pressure).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a diuretic (increases the urine output) potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-hepatotoxic (prevents damage to the liver) agent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as a mild laxative (treats constipation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-oxidant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-tumour potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-cancer potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-asthmatic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act have anti-platelet and anti-thrombin (prevents blood clots) properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-nociceptive (prevents the pain sensation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-atherosclerotic (prevents cholesterol and fat build-up in the artery) potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-hypercholesterolaemia (reduces the high level of cholesterol) property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be a potential anti-pyorrheal (prevents gum diseases) agent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a dermatologic (beneficial effects on skin) potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may potentially act as an anti-microbial (acts against bacteria, fungi and viruses).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an angiogenic (helps in the formation of new blood cells) agent^{4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>}