It turns out that cucumber is good for bone health, here's the complete explanation!
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Did you know that cucumber has good benefits for bone health.
Quoted from Medicalnewstoday, the content of vtamin K in cucumber helps blood clot, and can support bone health.
A total of 142 grams (g) of chopped, unpeeled, raw cucumber provides 10.2 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin K, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend intake of:
90 mcg daily for women 19 years and over
120 mcg for men of the same age
Cucumbers also contain 19.9 milligrams (mg) of calcium. Adults need 1,000–1,200 mg of calcium a day, depending on gender and age.