Bloated, uncomfortable… it’s not always easy to talk about this health problem. Yet 1 in 5 people suffer from constipation.
Remedies for constipation are legion, but their effectiveness remains to be proven. However, there is a natural and 100% effective solution: kiwi fruit.
To make peace with your gut, follow our advice.
What causes constipation?
Constipation is defined as a reduced frequency of bowel movements, associated with difficulty in evacuating them. Constipation may be occasional or chronic.
The causes of occasional constipation can be :
- A change in daily habits (travel, stress, hospitalization.)
- Taking temporary medication
- Quite simply, holding back from going to the bathroom and not meeting your needs.
There are many causes of chronic constipation :
- An unbalanced diet (low fiber, insufficient water consumption, etc.)
- Little physical activity
- Taking medication to treat an illness (particularly painkillers, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, etc.).
- A disease of the colon or rectum (cancer…)
Kiwifruit, a natural and effective remedy
Kiwifruit is rich in fiber and vitamin C, and aids digestion while boosting the immune system. What’s more, it’s low in calories! A fruit full of benefits!
Studies carried out in New Zealand, Italy and Japan have demonstrated the efficacy of kiwifruit for people suffering from constipation.
A study was recently carried out in France on patients suffering from constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.
Les participants à l’étude ont consommé 2 kiwis par jour pendant 4 semaines. À la fin de l’étude, dans tous les groupes, le kiwi a augmenté le nombre de selles et réduit l’inconfort gastro-intestinal.
Le kiwi est riche en eau, ce qui peut avoir un impact sur le transit intestinal.
Vous l’aurez compris, pour un meilleur transit, mangez du kiwi !