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1 Good for diabetics. 2  Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reaping its health benefits: cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin. 3  Reduces cholesterol. 4  A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol.
In this research paper alone, cucumbers are said to have the following benefits: potential antidiabetic, antioxidant activity, cleansing action of toxins and waste, soothing effect against skin irritation, and prevention of constipation. And here are 10 health benefits of cucumbers in more details. 1. Help you stay hydrated. Cucumbers are 95.2 percent water, which means that a 5-ounce serving contains 4.8 ounces or 150 ml water. That's already about 26 percent of your daily water intake through food. 2. Support heart health. Cucumbers contain potassium (152mg per cup), which can help lower blood pressure.