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Food as Medicine: Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa, Actinidiaceae)
Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa, Actinidiaceae), also known by the less common name “Chinesegooseberry,” is one of 50 known species within the genus Actinidia. These species are climbing, woodyvines with large,
Actinidin and Bloating
Gastrointestinal discomfort is a common condition throughout the world, which often leads to areduction in quality of life. Gastrointestinal discomfort is a target for potential health claims for foodsidentifi
Potential Mechanism of Action of Kiwifruit
Kiwifruits are recognised as providing relief from constipation and symptoms of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). However, the underlying mechanisms, specifi cally inregards to gastrointestinal transit time and motility,
Nutritional Outlook, AIDP Expands Digestive-Health Portfoliowith Anagenix’s Kiwifruit Ingredients
Ingredients distributor AIDP Inc. (City of Industry, CA) is expanding its digestive-health portfolio thanksto a distribution deal with New Zealand ingredients company Anagenix (Wellington, New Zealand). Anagenix specializes in
Kiwifruit vs psyllium for constipation
The Effect of Zespri® Green Kiwifruit on Constipation and Abdominal Discomfort: A ControlledRandomized Cross-Over Intervention Study Read abstract >
Nutrition Insight, AIDP Expands Digestive Health and “HealthyAging” Ingredients Portfolio
Functional ingredients manufacturer AIDP has signed an exclusive license and distribution agreementwith agrotechnology company Anagenix to market its kiwifruit-based ingredients, Actazin® and Livaux®. Anagenix is a New Zealand-based company
