topicKiwifruit Constipation Randomized Trial
claimResults On kiwifruit extract, the proportion of subjects with increased frequency of spontaneous bowel movements (54% vs.
evidence level2
citationHoltmann G (2025)
sourceRandomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind 8-Week Trial on the Efficacy of A Proprietary Kiwifruit Extract on Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
topicKiwifruit Constipation Randomized Trial
claimIn post hoc analyses of 49 subjects with severe pain (≥ 50 mm), kiwifruit extract improved the primary end point (33% vs.
evidence level2
citationHoltmann G (2025)
sourceRandomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind 8-Week Trial on the Efficacy of A Proprietary Kiwifruit Extract on Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
topicKiwifruit Constipation Randomized Trial
claimBackground Green kiwifruit ( Actinidia deliciosa var Hayward ) extract improves constipation.
evidence level2
citationHoltmann G (2025)
sourceRandomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind 8-Week Trial on the Efficacy of A Proprietary Kiwifruit Extract on Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
topicKiwifruit Constipation Randomized Trial
claimThis study aimed to determine its efficacy in patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C).
evidence level2
citationHoltmann G (2025)
sourceRandomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind 8-Week Trial on the Efficacy of A Proprietary Kiwifruit Extract on Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
topicKiwifruit Constipation Randomized Trial
claimBackground Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and functional constipation (FC) have significant personal, health care, and social impacts, affecting patients' quality of life.
evidence level4
citationMaggo J (2026)
sourceNormalization of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Adults With Constipation With Daily Green Kiwifruit Consumption: Protocol for an Open-Label Intervention Study.
topicKiwifruit Constipation Randomized Trial
claimWhile green kiwifruit is a promising natural alternative to laxatives, its effectiveness in managing abdominal pain and the underlying mechanism of action is yet to be substantiated.
evidence level4
citationMaggo J (2026)
sourceNormalization of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Adults With Constipation With Daily Green Kiwifruit Consumption: Protocol for an Open-Label Intervention Study.