Since many people’s life rhythm is relatively fast, especially when working, the time is relatively tight, so they will simply compromise with daily meals, which can easily lead to fire and cause oral ulcers over time. Then, can eating some kiwi have a therapeutic effect on oral ulcers?

Is it useful to eat kiwi for oral ulcers?

Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, A, E, potassium, magnesium, fiber, folic acid, carotene, calcium, lutein, amino acids, and natural inositol; its calcium content is 2.6 times that of grapefruit, 17 times that of apples, and 4 times that of bananas, and its vitamin C content is twice that of oranges.

Since the vitamin C in kiwi can effectively inhibit the oxidation of dopaquinone in the skin, it converts the dark oxidized pigments in the skin into reduced light pigments, interfere with the formation of melanin, prevent pigment precipitation, and thus maintain the whiteness of the skin.

Since kiwi is rich in vitamin C, it can help improve the body’s immunity and disease resistance, and the small amount of B-group vitamins in kiwi can promote the healing of oral mucosa.

Experts introduce that eating kiwi can play a certain role in promoting the healing of ulcers, shortening the course of the disease, but it is limited to promoting the healing of wounds caused by vitamin deficiency and decreased immunity. Some patients with oral ulcers can heal spontaneously within one to two weeks without special treatment; for other patients, the healing and recurrence of ulcers alternate, which is called recurrent oral ulcers. The effect of kiwi on treating such ulcers is limited.

Experts remind that patients with oral ulcers should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, maintain a relaxed and cheerful mood, and pay attention to the combination of work and rest. If the ulcers do not heal for a long time and become severely ulcerated, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up in time to rule out the possibility of traumatic, tuberculous, or cancerous ulcers to avoid delaying treatment.