TerraVita Premium Collection Cucumber 450 mg Review
Cucumber 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection is a single-ingredient dietary supplement sold in capsule form. The label lists one active ingredient, cucumber, at 450 mg per serving of one capsule. The bottle is listed with 100 servings per container and 100 capsules net contents. Other ingredients listed are gelatin and water. The label directions say to take 1 capsule three times daily, with meals. The label carries the FDA statement that it is a dietary supplement, that statements have not been evaluated by FDA, and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The brand line reads copyright 2017 TerraVita, distributed by ZooScape LLC, and describes TerraVita as an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients, with a stated focus on purity, potency, stability and freshness. The label was entered into the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 21, 2023, and is listed as on the market. The product is classed as a botanical with a structure and function dietary claim, and it is intended for adults aged 18 to 50 years. The page describes cucumber as a common food vegetable that is mostly water and is generally safe to eat. As a supplement or skincare ingredient it is popular for hydration and soothing the skin, but the page notes that solid human research showing health benefits beyond basic nutrition is limited. The evidence rating for the stated use is that the label names no use that can be graded, and the team notes insufficient reliable evidence for burns, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. On drug interactions, the page reports 86 drugs with a documented interaction, with the most serious rated moderate. The interaction is with antidiabetes drugs, where theoretically cucumber seed may have additive effects and raise the risk of low blood sugar. Safety information lists mild bloating, gas or burping, mouth or throat itching in those with related allergies, and stomach upset from very bitter cucumbers as the most often reported effects, with severe allergic reaction as a rare but serious effect. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are rated insufficient reliable information, and the page advises avoiding use in amounts above food levels. Gelatin is named as an animal-derived ingredient in the allergen check, and the page notes no other major food allergen statement.
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members OnlyHuman studies
This product contains 450 milligrams of cucumber per capsule, sold for smoother skin, fewer wrinkles, better elasticity and better hydration in women. No human studies of cucumber taken by mouth for wrinkles, skin elasticity or skin hydration were found in the research for this review, so there are no study findings to report and no studied dose to compare with the 450 milligrams in this capsule. Nothing is known about how well it works for this goal. There are also no customer reviews to draw on: no reviews were counted and no written reviews could be read, so nothing is known about what buyers experienced. The only material available about this product comes from the brand and its sellers, including claims such as no fillers and easy-to-swallow capsules. These are marketing statements, not evidence. One listing calls the product vegetarian even though the capsules are made of gelatin, so people who avoid animal products should check the label. Until human studies or real customer experience appear, this product stays in the emerging group, and any benefit for skin aging is unproven. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only1 reviews
I could not find any real customer feedback for this product, so I can't honestly extract themes from it. The searches returned retailer listings on Amazon and third-party resellers, plus supplement label databases. None of them showed written reviews of the Cucumber 450 mg capsule. One reseller page for a sister TerraVita product, Red Cabbage Juice, showed "No reviews yet." The Amazon pages showed a very low sales rank, roughly #647,000 in Health & Household for the 2-pack listing. That suggests few buyers, and so little feedback. I also found no professional or independent analyses of the product, such as lab tests or clinical commentary. The only material about it comes from the brand and sellers. Describing buyers praising or complaining about anything would mean inventing it. What the listings do show is the brand's own positioning. They stress "no fillers," easy-to-swallow capsules, a sealed bottle, and US GMP packaging. These are marketing claims, not customer opinions. The listings also show some inconsistency. One lists the diet type as vegetarian even though the capsules are gelatin. Another page for the sea cucumber version lists 100 mg of sea cucumber in a "450 mg" product. Shoppers should therefore read the supplement facts panel carefully and not rely on the headline milligram figure. Prices also vary widely between resellers. A sister cabbage product was listed at about $57 for 100 capsules on one marketplace page. If you want real feedback, check the Amazon "Customer reviews" section directly, because the listing text I retrieved didn't include it. You could also contact the manufacturer or a pharmacist, or look for independent third-party testing, such as USP or NSF certification, which I did not find for this item.
Biohacker Summary
Members Only6 of 10 recommend it
Cucumber is the main ingredient here, and the eight panelists who spoke about it mostly eat it as a food rather than as a supplement. Three of them currently recommend it and three more say they use it, mainly in salads, smoothies, juices and travel meals, while the rest are neutral. They take it for hydration, fiber, potassium and nitrates, and as a low carb vegetable that suits a ketogenic diet, with one saying it is a safe low potassium choice for people with kidney problems. Doses were not given, only portions such as half a cucumber or a large salad, and cucumber was often paired with other vegetables, herbs, protein or meat. On the cautionary side, one panelist stopped juicing it daily over concerns about the skin and seeds, and another said it makes many people burp a lot.
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Dr. Mark Hyman · Cucumber · uses
- Eats a large salad with cucumber for lunch.
- States it is always important to have a cucumber in your house and that tiny slices with salt are a perfect afternoon snack.
- Suggests trying vegetable juices using cilantro, celery, ginger, parsley, beets (not too many), and cucumbers, noting that herbs can also be helpful for mobilizing toxins.
- Includes cucumber in their morning 'alkalgizer' green smoothie.
- Includes cucumbers in his lunch salads.
- Uses sliced cucumbers in his shirataki noodle recipe, along with cilantro.
Thomas DeLauer · Cucumber · neutral
- Notes that cucumber provides 635g of water per 100 calories, contributing to hydration.
- Includes some cucumber in his diet.
- Mentions cucumber as a hydrating food, being 96% water and containing a decent amount of potassium, making it good to consume throughout the day.
- Includes cucumber as a daily driver for fiber intake.
- If Thomas DeLauer could bring one food back into her diet, it would be cucumbers, because then she could also have pickles.
- Notes that cucumber doesn't offer a lot of nutritional value beyond some soluble fiber, but it's a great option for filler material if desired.
- Highly recommends a specific tzatziki product because its ingredients are clean, consisting of Greek yogurt, cucumbers, red wine vinegar, garlic, and lemon, making it tremendous for Mediterranean bowls.
- Personally has a cucumber with a little bit of sea salt on it when he craves something sweet, finding it very satisfying at a brain level.
- Recommends adding some cucumber to your water.
- Suggests cucumber with tahini as an optional snack, though he generally discourages snacking to improve gut motility.
Dr. Eric Berg · Cucumber · recommends
- Recommends cucumber as a great vegetable option.
- Recommends cucumber for its hydrating properties, electrolytes, and ability to increase liver detoxification and help prevent NAFLD.
- Notes that cucumbers can provide temporary relief for puffy eyes but do not solve the underlying problem.
- Cucumber is a safe vegetable option for people with kidney issues.
- Recommends consuming cucumber as a low-potassium vegetable for those with kidney problems.
- Mentions cucumber extract or cucumbers as a temporary remedy for periorbital dark circles, noting that they work by inhibiting melanin.
- Recommends cucumber, stating that one cup has 2.5 grams of net carbs, making it suitable for a low-carb plan.
- Recommends cucumbers as one of the least addictive foods, noting they are non-toxic and healthy.
- Discusses the incredible health benefits of cucumbers, noting they may help stabilize blood sugars.
- Dr. Berg lists cucumbers as a vegetable high in lectins that can cause inflammation, bloating, and nausea in sensitive individuals.
Ben Greenfield · Cucumber · uses
- Ben includes cucumbers on his go-to travel grocery list for any supermarket.
- Includes a cucumber in their travel grocery list.
- Has a decent size portion of protein on top of a giant bed of insoluble fiber for lunch, which can be chia seed slurry, pumpkin puree, chopped cucumber, or Miracle Noodles.
- Used to juice cucumbers every day but has stopped, following advice to cut the skin or seeds due to lectins.
- Has two organic cucumbers.
- Recommends cucumbers as one of the best ingredients for detoxing the gut and liver, suggesting one full cucumber in a blender or juicer.
- States that cucumber is a great liver cleanse, full of fiber and water content, and supports the liver.
- Ben Greenfield is grabbing cucumbers as part of his groceries.
- Layers cucumbers on top of the avocado in his wrap.
- Mentions a juicing recipe for liver cleansing that involves juicing four or five cucumbers, which are described as a liver cleansing vegetable.
Peter Attia · Cucumber · recommends
- Recommends cucumber as a suitable food for a ketogenic diet.
- Lists cucumber as a fibrous carbohydrate.
- Lived on Pete's black coffee, diet Mountain Dew, cucumbers, ground beef, oatmeal, oranges, and creatine during his PhD, working 12 to 16 hours a day.
Dave Asprey · Cucumber · neutral
- Mentions a cucumber extract called Cuber Up in Qualia Joint Health, noting its traditional use and its potential to neutralize LPS's impact on joints through amino sugars.
- States that cucumbers are safe to include in a green smoothie, but questions the point of blending them when they could be eaten in a salad.
- Recommends choosing cucumbers as a lower oxalate vegetable to achieve a major reduction in recurrent UTIs.
- Recommends cucumber as an inexpensive vegetable that is non-sulfur and non-oxalate to stretch food dollars when mixed with meat.
- Says that cucumber is one of the things that offends him, and that most people have a cucumber problem and burp from it a lot.
- Recommends cucumbers as a nutrient-dense and low-carb vegetable for the best keto results.
Siim Land · Cucumber · neutral
- Lists cucumber as a food that contains nitrates and helps with nitric oxide production.
- Eats cucumbers from his mother's garden for dinner.
- Lists cucumber as one of the best whole food vegetables to eat.
Andrew Huberman · Cucumber · uses
- Will have half a cucumber when traveling.
- Andrew Huberman occasionally eats half a cucumber when traveling.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 4 for Younger-Looking Skin for Women
Tier 4 because no human studies on cucumber for skin wrinkles, elasticity or hydration were found and there are no customer reviews, so the evidence is too thin to rank it higher.
- Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.
- No human studies on this goal for its ingredients.
More Details
Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Skin
Combine with: If the goal is skin hydration and a more youthful appearance, cucumber extract pairs well with hyaluronic acid (100-200 mg) for moisture retention, collagen peptides (2.5-10 g) and vitamin C (500 mg) for collagen synthesis, and ceramides or phytoceramides (30-350 mg) for the skin barrier. Silica or biotin can support skin, hair, and nails, and astaxanthin or vitamin E can add antioxidant photoprotection. If the real aim is cellular and DNA repair, consider evidence-informed options such as NMN or NR (NAD+ precursors), resveratrol or pterostilbene, quercetin, CoQ10 or ubiquinol, alpha-lipoic acid, and magnesium, ideally discussed with a healthcare provider, especially if taking medications or managing health conditions.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Cucumber 450 mg
| Cucumber | 450 mg | † |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Water.
Directions: Directions Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, with meals.
Barcode (UPC) 064435199128 · Label source: NIH label database · Report a label change
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Graded November 5, 2026 by the Reverse Age Lab evidence engine, from human studies, real reviews and our biohacker panel. How we grade. Is this medical advice? No. Rala organizes the published evidence; go over any change with your doctor, especially if you take meds.
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