When dishes with large amounts of meat and fish are served, many people can't help but have a few extra bites, but afterward, they often feel bloated and uncomfortably full. A new study suggests that eating a kiwi can help alleviate this situation.
Researchers explain that after consuming a kiwi, the digestive capacity of pepsin increases. This may also accelerate the absorption of protein in the small intestine, thereby enhancing the body's overall utilization of protein.
The cause of this positive change is attributed to a special enzyme naturally present in kiwis—actinidin. It enables protein to be absorbed more quickly and comprehensively.