The Role of Mini Gastric Bypass in the Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT

Background: Cucumber fruit (C. sativus) has since time past consumed as one of the major nutrients provider to a large population across the globe. However, there are traces of anti-nutrients, mineral elements and phytochemicals substances of interest that are responsible for dual functions; reduction of nutrients bioavailability and protective roles.

Specific objectives: The objectives of this research is to investigate the antinutrient potential, minerals and phyto-constituents of the dried-sample of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus).

Materials and Methods: Fresh cucumber fruits were washed with clean water, diced, dried in the oven, due to its high water content. It was macerated with mortal and pestle. The resultant sample was used for anti-nutrients, minerals and phytochemicals screening.

Conclusion: The in vitro investigation conducted in this research confirmed the presence of  tannins, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, cyanogenic glycosides, phytate, oxalate, carbohydrate, protein, fat, crude fibre, ash, moisture content,  potassium (K), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg) in different proportions. These findings ascribed to cucumber a reservoir of medicinally important constituents, better energy source, inhibitors and activators of biological processes.

Key words: Anti-nutrients, Cucumber, Mineral elements, Phyto-constituents

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