Kiwis Make For Healthier Arteries

Eating two to three kiwifruit a day can significantly lower risk of blood clotting and reduce fat in the blood, reports a Norwegian team. The fruit could be an effective alternative to aspirin for protecting heart health, they suggest. The study at the University of Oslo reveals that consuming two to three kiwifruit daily for 28 days significantly reduced platelet aggregation (blood clotting) in human volunteers and lowered plasma triglyceride levels by 15 per cent compared to the control group. The fruit appears to thin the blood, reducing the risk of clots, and lower fat in the blood that can cause blockages, without negatively affecting cholesterol levels. Such effects are similar to those of a daily dosage of aspirin, recommended by doctors to improve heart health.