Amazing Health Benefits of Zucchini

Reviewed by: Dr Smita Barode



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Wound Healing

Oil from Zucchini seeds is known for its wound healing potential due to fatty acids.

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Urinary Tract Infections

Zucchini may help reduce UTI symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients by improving urine flow.

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Helps With Stomach Worm Infestation

Zucchini extracts have shown bioactive compounds cucurbitane, amino acids, fatty acids that may act against parasitic worms.

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Help With Stress Urinary Incontinence

Zucchini seed extract along with 2 other components (Equisetum arvense and Linum usitatissimum) may help in reducing stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women.

May Reduce Risk of Cancer

Zucchini possesses anti-genotoxic and anti-proliferative properties, which may have some role in reducing cancer cell growth.

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Helps in Weight Management

Zucchini supports weight management with its low-calorie, high-fiber content, promoting fullness and aiding digestion.

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Keeps You Hydrated

Zucchini, with its 94% water content, keeps you hydrated.

Diabetes friendly

Zucchini can be beneficial for people with diabetes due to its low-carb, high-fiber nature.

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