Cucumber helps prevent cancer and diabetes

Recent research results show that cucumber has the ability to destroy and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and can also treat diabetes.

Cucumber is not only a delicious food often used in daily meals but also belongs to the group of green vegetables that bring many health benefits. Cucumber contains a lot of potassium, vitamin K, C and low in carbohydrates, so it is considered an ideal vegetable for people with diabetes. Recently, research results have proven that the leaves and fruit of cucumber have the ability to destroy and control the development of cancer cells.

Why is cucumber good for people with cancer and diabetes? The explanations below will help you get the most accurate answer.

1. Bitter taste

The bitterness in cucumbers is controlled by two specific genes, Bi and Bt. The Bi gene helps create the bitter taste of plants in general, and the Bt gene brings bitterness to fruits. According to research results, the gene responsible for creating this bitter taste is believed to have the ability to treat cancer and diabetes.

2.Cucurbitacin

Nine genes have been identified that produce cucurbitacin in cucumber, including two copies responsible for conversion. Cucurbitacin is the main contributor to cucumber’s anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties.

3. Lignans

There are three lignans found in cucumbers that play an important role in reducing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Pinoresinol, one of the lignans, has been shown to inhibit the growth of leukemia cells.

4. Saponin

Saponin in cucumber acts as a natural antidiabetic agent, helping to unclog cell tissues. This allows insulin and glycogen to enter cells better, helping to limit the increase in sugar levels in urine.

In addition to eating it raw or using it as an ingredient in other dishes (stir-fried, soup, salad, pickles, etc.), you can also squeeze cucumbers to get the juice to drink.

According to Phu nu online