What are the benefits of the kiwifruit?

Answer 1

it's fruit-a-liscious, as jmac would say! and it's green, the color of jmac's soulful eyes. eating it would give you like, a boost in soulfulness! your aura will permanently glow with the radiance of a thousand jmacs. the only way to obtain such a glowing soulplexion is to meet jmac him/herself, or, to be jmac him/herself. peace out dude! xxox

Answer 2

Kiwifruit can:

• Protect DNA. Kiwifruit protects the DNA in the nuclei of your cells from oxygen-related damage. Antioxidant nutrients most commonly associated with kiwifruit include vitamin C and beta-carotene, plus a variety of other carotenoids and flavonoids. Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, the primary water-soluble antioxidant in your body, neutralizing free radicals that can cause damage to cells. Vitamin C also helps return vitamin E to its active form, and the vitamin E in kiwifruit also prevents cell damage from free radicals.
  
• Fight chronic inflammation. The vitamin C in kiwifruit neutralizes free radicals that can lead to inflammation. In fact, adequate intake of vitamin C can reduce the severity of inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid Arthritis, and asthma. Salicylic acid in kiwifruits helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
  
• Promote cardiovascular health. Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and polyphenols, and a good source of potassium, all of which protect your blood vessels and heart. The vitamin C in kiwifruit helps produce collagen, which supports strong blood vessels. Adequate intake of vitamin C can prevent atherosclerosis and diabetic Heart disease. Nobel prize winners Linus Pauling and G. C. Willis have asserted that chronic, long-term, low blood levels of vitamin C (“chronic scurvy”) is a cause of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The vitamin K in kiwifruit allows your blood to clot normally and helps prevent calcification of your arteries. The fiber in kiwifruit can reduce high cholesterol levels, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attack. Potassium in kiwifruit regulates heart rhythm and lowers blood pressure by counteracting the detrimental effects of sodium and regulating fluid balance. Salicylic acid in kiwifruits helps to prevent the formation of dangerous blood clots. Kiwifruit may significantly reduce the amount of fats (triglycerides) in your blood, therefore helping to protect your cardiovascular health.
  
• Boost your immune system. The vitamin C in kiwifruit supports your immune system, processes toxins for elimination, and acts as an antihistamine.
  
• Build strong bodies. The vitamin C in kiwifruit helps produce collagen, which supports strong bones, muscles, blood vessels, gums, mucous membranes, corneas, joints, and other supporting cells and tissues: and helps you absorb iron and calcium. The vitamin K in kiwifruit helps protect your bones from fracture and helps prevent postmenopausal bone loss. The vitamin A in kiwifruit is needed for vision, healthy mucous membranes, bone and tooth growth, and immune system health. Potassium in kiwifruit regulates muscle contraction; regulates nerve transmission; stores carbohydrates for muscles to use as fuel, and promotes regular muscle growth; maintains proper electrolyte and acid-base (pH) balance; and maintains the density and strength of bones by decreasing urinary calcium loss. The vitamin E in kiwifruit protects your skin from ultraviolet light.
  
• Protect against asthma. The vitamin C in kiwifruit may confer significant protection against respiratory symptoms associated with asthma such as wheezing. Vitamin C prevents histamine release and increases the detoxification of histamine.
  
• Prevent cancer. The vitamin C in kiwifruit helps prevent cancer by neutralizing volatile oxygen free radical molecules and preventing damage to your DNA that can lead to cancer, particularly colon cancer. It also destabilizes a tumor’s ability to grow under oxygen-starved conditions. The vitamin K in kiwifruit provides possible protection against liver and prostate cancer. The fiber in kiwifruit binds and removes toxins from your colon, which helps prevent colon cancer. The vitamin E in kiwifruit is essential to the detoxification process and helps protect against bladder cancer and prostate cancer. Salicylic acid in kiwifruits can potentially reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
  
• Control blood sugar. The fiber in kiwifruit helps keep your blood sugar levels under control.
  
• Protect against macular degeneration. Eating three or more servings of fruit per day may significantly reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.