The effect of Hylocereus polyrhizus (red dragon fruit) on whole gut transit time of young Malaysian adults

Ling Chian Voon, . and Lim Kean Ghee, . The effect of Hylocereus polyrhizus (red dragon fruit) on whole gut transit time of young Malaysian adults. pp. 153-158. ISSN 1394–035X

Introduction: The red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is a popular fruit not only where it originated from in Central America but across the world including in Asia. It contains healthy minerals vitamins and antioxidants and has been shown to have gut motility action in animals. Methods: To determine the effect of red dragon fruit on whole gut transit time a cross-sectional study of whole gut transit time using two different stool markers was conducted among 128 young Malaysian adults. Results: Red dragon fruit in a half fruit serving of 22525 grams reduced mean whole gut transit time from 26.012.9 hours to 21.912.8 hours (p0.001) when colour change in stools was used as an indicator. The tests also showed that 14.8-17.3 of individuals had whole gut transit time 40 hours with carbon as a stool marker compared to only 7.8-8.6 when red dragon fruit was consumed and used as a marker. Conclusion: This study demonstrated a laxative effect of red dragon fruit among young adults.

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Abstract

Introduction: The red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is a popular fruit not only where it originated from in Central America but across the world including in Asia. It contains healthy minerals vitamins and antioxidants and has been shown to have gut motility action in animals. Methods: To determine the effect of red dragon fruit on whole gut transit time a cross-sectional study of whole gut transit time using two different stool markers was conducted among 128 young Malaysian adults. Results: Red dragon fruit in a half fruit serving of 22525 grams reduced mean whole gut transit time from 26.012.9 hours to 21.912.8 hours (p0.001) when colour change in stools was used as an indicator. The tests also showed that 14.8-17.3 of individuals had whole gut transit time 40 hours with carbon as a stool marker compared to only 7.8-8.6 when red dragon fruit was consumed and used as a marker. Conclusion: This study demonstrated a laxative effect of red dragon fruit among young adults.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Hylocereus
AGROVOC Term:	Fruit
AGROVOC Term:	Transit time
AGROVOC Term:	Data analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Experimentation
AGROVOC Term:	Dietary guidelines
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9862

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