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In a study involving 43 subjects with hyperlipidemia (30 females, 13 males), consumption of 2 kiwi fruit per day for a period of 8 weeks was found to significantly increase levels of HDL cholesterol, vitamin C and vitamin E, and significantly decrease LDL cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio and total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio. Moreover, significant changes in the lag time of LDL oxidation and malondialdehyde + 4-hydroxy-2(E)-nonenal were associated with kiwi fruit consumption as well. The authors conclude, “Regular consumption of kiwifruit might exert beneficial effects on the antioxidative status and the risk factors for CVD in hyperlipidemic subjects.”
 
Reference:
“Effects of kiwifruit consumption on serum lipid profiles and antioxidative status in hyperlipidemic subjects,” Chang WH, Liu JF, et al, Int J Food Sci Nutr, 2009; 60(8): 709-716