Cucumber fruit comes from the Cucurbitaceae family. Scientifically it is named as Cucumis sativus and it belongs to the other types of summer squash like watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin etc. Cucumber is harvested all over the world throughout the year.
These are some benefits we get from this fruit.
Reduce the risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Cucumber contains many useful ingredients like potassium and magnesium which help us to maintain our healthy heart and also this fruits can improve our neurological function along with keeping our blood pressure under control.
The element lignin which you can find in cucumber is referred to as an anti-inflammatory element and it helps to boost your immunity and also reduces the occurrence of all the risks associated with cardiovascular disease.
Protect your Brain
Cucumber contains an anti-inflammatory flavonol named as fisetin and it has a huge role in keeping your brain healthy. Fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer’s disease and also it improves your memory and protects your nerve cells from age-related decline.
