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Cucumber Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cucumber Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hydration and skin care, cooling and soothing puffy eyes, mild diuretic effect.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cucumber extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: cucumber extract. That's it — no fillers or other inactive ingredients listed.

Cucumber extract comes from the fruit, seeds, or other parts of the cucumber plant and is used in these types of supplements. The extract concentrates what's naturally in cucumber, which you eat fresh as a food.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Cucumber product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cucumber's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for cucumber extract doesn't yet support confident claims about what it does. For burns, diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), high blood pressure (hypertension), and osteoarthritis, the data we hold rates effectiveness as insufficient — meaning we don't have enough reliable evidence to know whether it works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the science is strong enough for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cucumber

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Cucumber is widely eaten as a food and is generally well tolerated by most people. The extract also seems to be well tolerated in the studies we have.

However, concentrated supplements or extracts have not been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so there isn't enough data to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Rare serious reactions — like anaphylaxis with dizziness, vomiting, trouble breathing, and itching — have been reported.

Topically, allergic eczema and skin irritation can occur in people with sensitivity to cucumber.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cucumber

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Cucumber.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any antidiabetes drugs — insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other blood sugar medications — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. Cucumber extract may add to their blood-sugar-lowering effect and increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Cucumber extract is a single-ingredient supplement generally well tolerated when eaten or applied to skin, but the evidence for what it does isn't established yet. If you take diabetes medication, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first because the extract may lower your blood sugar further.

Since concentrated extracts haven't been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, pregnant or nursing people should talk with their healthcare provider before using it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cucumber Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002IRYKNH
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 253786
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X002IRYKNH
IngredientAmount% DV
Cucumber extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free Of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cucumber extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving

Cucumber is a common food vegetable that is mostly water and is generally safe to eat. As a supplement or skincare ingredient it is popular for hydrat...

Cucumber extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cucumber Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Cucumber extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, cucumber seed might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cucumber seed extract can decrease blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cucumber Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Cucumber Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cucumber Extract has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cucumber Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take cucumber extract if I have diabetes?
Not without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. Cucumber extract may lower blood sugar on its own, so if you're already taking diabetes medication, combining them could drop your blood sugar too low. Your healthcare provider can help you decide whether it's safe and whether you need to monitor your blood glucose more closely.
Is cucumber extract safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know either way. While eating fresh cucumber is fine, concentrated extracts haven't been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so safety is unknown. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects of cucumber extract?
Most people tolerate it well. Topically, some people may get allergic eczema, redness, or irritation. Rare serious reactions like anaphylaxis (trouble breathing, dizziness, vomiting, itching) have been reported, though these are uncommon.
Does cucumber extract actually work for any conditions?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for burns, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or joint pain. The science isn't there yet to make confident claims.
What is in this product besides cucumber extract?
Just cucumber extract — no fillers, binders, or other inactive ingredients are listed.

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Sources & How We Checked

Cucumber Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Cucumber 4 references
  1. Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2014;33(2 suppl):47S-64S.
  2. Vlaicu PC, Rusu LC, Ledesma A, et al. Cucumber anaphylaxis in a latex-sensitized patient. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2011;21(3):236-9.
  3. Minaiyan M, Zolfaghari B, Kamal A. Effect of hydroalcoholic and buthanolic extract of Cucumis sativus seeds on blood glucose level of normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2011;14(5):436-42.
  4. Zachariae CO. Cucumber contact dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis. 2000;43(4):240-1. DOI

See these in context on the Cucumber monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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