The Basics On Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract
What is Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract?
Actinidia chinensis (kiwi fruit) extract is an excellent source of antioxidants, including vitamin C.
What are other names for Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract?
ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS, EXT., EXTRACT OF ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS, EXTRACT OF KIWI, KIWI EXTRACT, and KIWI FRUIT EXTRACT
What is Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract used for?
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi fruit) extract is an extract from the fruit of the Actinidia Chinensis plant, better known as the kiwifruit plant. Extract from kiwi fruit extract has been shown to have high concentrations of plant polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamin C1. It has excellent antioxidant properties2 which can provide significant benefits for the skin. Kiwifruit extract can protect the skin from the action of free radicals from UV sunlight or environmental factors and is thus an excellent anti-aging and skin lightening agent. In another study of polysaccharides from kiwi fruit extract showed that use of the extract led to a doubling of skin cell collagen synthesis of fibroblasts3. Thus the use of kiwi fruit extract may lead to a firming of sagging skin and reduction of skin wrinkle appearance.
How Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi Fruit) Extract from CIR
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Zuo L, Wang Z, Fan Z, Tian S, Liu J. Evaluation of antioxidant and antiproliferative properties of three Actinidia (Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia chinensis) extracts in vitro. Int J Mol Sci. 2012;13(5):5506-5518. [PubMed] 2. Latocha P, Krupa T, Wo≈Çosiak R, Worobiej E, Wilczak J. Antioxidant activity and chemical difference in fruit of different Actinidia sp. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2010;61(4):381-394. [PubMed] 3. Deters A, Schr√∂der K, Hensel A. Kiwi fruit (Actinidia chinensis L.) polysaccharides exert stimulating effects on cell proliferation via enhanced growth factor receptors, energy production, and collagen synthesis of human keratinocytes, fibroblasts, and skin equivalents. J Cell Physiol. 2005;202(3):717-722. [PubMed] Actinidia (Wikipedia) Actinidia Temporal range: Middle Eocene‚Äìrecent; 45‚Äì0 Mya Pre–Ñ–ÑOSDCPTJKPgN Actinidia-kolomikta.JPG Actinidia kolomikta (‘Arctic Beauty’) Scientific classificatione Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Actinidiaceae Genus: Actinidia Lindl. Type species Actinidia callosa Lindl. Actinidia /Àå√¶kt…™Ààn…™di…ô/ is a genus of woody and, with a few exceptions, dioecious plants native to temperate eastern Asia, occurring throughout most of China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan, and extending north to southeast Siberia and south into Indochina. The genus includes shrubs growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall, and vigorous, strong-growing vines, growing up to 30 m (98 ft) in tree canopies. They mostly tolerate temperatures down to around ‚àí15 ¬∞C (5 ¬∞F), and some are much hardier. The leaves are alternate and simple, with a dentated margin and a long petiole. The flowers are solitary or in axillary cymes, usually white, with five small petals. Most of the species are dioecious with separate male and female plants, but some are monoecious. The fruit is a large berry containing numerous small seeds; in most species, the fruit is edible. In particular, this genus is known for the species Actinidia deliciosa, the kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry, and for the hardy ornamental A. kolomikta.
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