7 SIDE EFFECTS OF CUCUMBER
1. DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS: It can trigger indigestion in certain people, especially if they have a sensitive digestive system.
2. ALLERGIES: Cucumber allergies typically fall under the category of oral allergy syndrome, also known as pollen-food syndrome.
3. SKIN SENSITIVITY: Some people may experience skin sensitivity to cucumbers, leading to redness, itching, or rashes when they come in contact with cucumber.
4. HARMFUL FOR RENAL SYSTEM: Individuals with sensitive stomachs may find that cucumbers irritate their digestive system, leading to discomfort and gastrointestinal issues.
5. TOXICITY: Some cucurbitacins are toxic for people to consume and cucumbers have toxins like cucurbitacins and tetracyclic triterpenoids, which lead to their bitter taste.
6. BLOOD CLOTTING: Cucumber is relatively high in vitamin K. Eating too much cucumber could affect how a person's blood clots.
7. EXCESS DISCHARGE OF FLUIDS: Cucumber is loaded with potassium and antioxidants, but it should be eaten mindfully.