
Cucumbers may help fight cancer due to their high cucurbitacin B content (CuB), according to a study. CuB is a naturally occurring plant compound that produces effect on cancer cells. (Source: sciencedirect.com)
High cucurbitacin content
Cucumbers may help fight cancer due to their high cucurbitacin B content (CuB), according to a study. CuB is a naturally occurring plant compound that produces effect on cancer cells. (Source: sciencedirect.com)
Helps fight cancer
Specifically, research at CuB indicates that cucumber can help fight liver, breast, lung and prostate cancer. (Source: sciencedirect.com)
Destroys cancer cells
Research specifies that CuB may help stop cancer growth and possibly destroy cancer cells. (Source: sciencedirect.com)
He also eats the peel
According to some research, in addition to the pulp, it is also advisable to eat the cucumber skin: it is in fact a better source of cucurbitacin (CuB) than the pulp. (Source: foodforbreastcancer.com)