Antioxidant activity of kiwi fruit (Actindia chinensis)

Abstract

Actinidia chinensis (kiwi fruit), also known as golden fruit, has its origin in China. All the plant parts of Actinidia chinensis such as fruit, leaves, vine, and root were used in food products and also used as medicine in China. The Worldwide distribution of the kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) is due to its Nutritional property, economic value and the presence of the various phyto-constituents such as terpenoids, quinones, flavones, phenyl proteinoids and steroids. It is also rich in antioxidant and dietary fibres which are utilized for the production of cellulose and hemicellulose. The Nutritional composition of the Kiwi fruit has distinguishing amount of vitamin C and also several other compounds such as Minerals, Vitamin E and Carotenoids and these are used to protect DNA. It has a high amount of medicinal and Nutritional value and also provides various health benefits. In traditional medicine of China, Kiwi fruit is also used in the treatment of Edema, Pyorrhea, gingivitis, Hepatitis, mainte-nance of blood glucose level, asthma, fight against muscular degenerative diseases and reduces the risk of blood clots and also used in Cancer treatment. Recently researchers have updated that Kiwi fruit has beneficial Physiological effect on the human body through clinical studies. It has been proven that Kiwi has Anti-Oxidant property and relieves Oxidative stress which was the Major cause of Diseases. This article is an overview of kiwi fruit, its nutritional benefits and its antioxidant effect.