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vegetables

Cucumber

-0.7

Provides cucurbitacins and fisetin that offer mild anti-inflammatory effects and support hydration.

Ingredient score breakdown

Cucurbitacins

-0.3

Bitter compounds that show modest COX-2 inhibition and anti-inflammatory activity.

Fisetin

-0.3

Flavonoid that reduces inflammatory signaling and supports cellular longevity.

Vitamin K

-0.1

Contributes to inflammatory regulation through calcium-binding protein modulation.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Low FODMAP and very gentle on digestion, excellent for sensitive systems.

Healthier alternatives

  • celery
  • zucchini

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