One double-blind, placebo-controlled study suggests that a 500mg daily dosage of the cucumber seed extract can result in desirable effects on serum lipid profile in adult hyperlipidemic patients. Therefore, processing cucumber seed into part of a healthy cucumber juice may, in fact, help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol while increasing “good” HDL cholesterol. However, more studies are needed to confirm these results in larger populations.
People associate calcium with bone health but the level of calcium in your blood is also a key determinant of your hormonal balance. If your thyroid gland or pituitary gland begins to malfunction, the higher levels of calcium from this juice can help to compensate, keeping hormone levels normal. Ultimately, you will want to visit your physician for any ongoing hormonal issues.
Cucumber juice has very high water content, making these vegetables great for maintaining hydration. In juice form, particularly if you add a bit more water to improve the consistency, you can ensure that your body is adequately hydrated all day! It also provides soothing effect and nourishment to the skin, according to a review in the journal Fitoterapia.
If you suffer from bleeding issues, ranging from bloody noses or heavy menstruation to hemorrhoids and bleeding gums, you may be deficient in vitamin K. This vitamin, found in high levels in cucumber juice, can help trigger coagulation in the body and speed the healingof damaged tissues.
Calcium functions as an electrolyte in certain situations and plays a key role in nervous system communication to the muscles. The high level of this vitamin in this juice helps optimize your physical activities and your body will be firing on all cylinders.
According to the Pharmacognosy Reviewsjournal, cucurbitacins, bio-active compounds present in cucumbers, have the anticancer potential. Some of the active ingredients and plant lignans found in cucumbers have been directly linked to anticancer effects, making this juice a healthy addition to your diet.
Moderate amounts of vitamin A, in addition to other antioxidants found in this juice, can help to protect our vision health as we age. Macular degeneration is caused by oxidative stress in the center of the retina, causing strain in vision, but this juice can eliminate those free radicals before they can do serious damage.
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