New Delhi, November 11 (IANS). It is heard that ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’, which simply means eat an apple and keep the disease away! But a research says something similar for Kiwi. It has been claimed on the basis of clinical trials that even Kiwi has no match in relieving constipation!
According to new research from King’s College London, eating two to three kiwis daily can prove to be very effective in providing relief from chronic constipation. With these results, for the first time, experts have created an official list of food items that have proven helpful in improving bowel movement.
The British Dietetic Association has recognized it. These new dietary guidelines are based on scientific evidence and are designed to help adults with chronic constipation. In fact, constipation is a problem that affects millions of people around the world and has a negative impact on life.
Until now, medical advice has mostly focused on general suggestions like increasing fiber intake and drinking more water.
However, this latest research provides clear, fact-based guidelines about which foods and supplements are truly effective.
The guidelines are based on data from 75 clinical trials, making it one of the largest analyzes to date. Researchers found that eating two to three kiwis daily for four weeks significantly improved bowel movements.
In contrast, some old home remedies were not found to be effective. The study emphasizes that simply “eating more fiber” may not be enough – the source and type of fiber matters more for digestive health.
Lead author Dr Irene Demidi, Reader in Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London, described the findings as a major step forward in tackling a common but often overlooked health problem.
“Chronic constipation can have a huge impact on a person’s quality of life. For the first time, we have provided clear guidance on which foods can really help and which recommendations are just guesswork,” said Dr Demidi.
Constipation affects one in six adults, making it one of the main reasons for medical consultation and the use of over-the-counter laxatives (medicines that can be bought without a prescription to relieve constipation). This new research could change how doctors and dietitians treat this problem – focusing on individualized diets rather than blanket recommendations.
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