2. Anti-aging: Cucumber is rich in vitamin E, which can prolong life and resist aging; Cucumber enzyme in cucumber has strong biological activity, which can effectively promote the metabolism of the body. Rubbing the skin with cucumber juice has the effect of moistening skin and stretching wrinkles.
3. Anti-hangover: Alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in cucumber have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on patients with liver diseases, especially those with alcoholic cirrhosis, and can prevent and treat alcoholism.
4. Lowering blood sugar: Glucosides and fructose contained in cucumbers do not participate in the usual sugar metabolism, so diabetics use cucumbers instead of starchy foods to satisfy their hunger, and their blood sugar will not increase or even decrease.
5. Lose weight: Propanolic diacid contained in cucumber can inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat. In addition, the cellulose in cucumber can promote the elimination of spoilage substances in human intestine and reduce cholesterol, which can strengthen the body.
6. Strengthening the brain and calming the nerves: Cucumber contains vitamin B 1, which is beneficial to improve the function of the brain and nervous system, soothe the nerves and assist in the treatment of insomnia.