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11 Surprising Health Benefits of Saffron

Saffron may have antioxidant and anticancer properties. However, some people should avoid high doses.

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, priced between $500 and $5,000 for a pound (450 grams).

The reason for the high price is the labor-intensive harvesting method, which results in high production costs.

Saffron is hand-harvested from the flowers of Crocus sativus, commonly known as saffron crocus. The term “saffron” refers to the thread-like structures of flowers called stigmas.

The origin of saffron is still debated, but it most likely originated in Iran. Its medicinal properties were highly valued there. People have eaten saffron to boost libido, improve mood, and improve memory .

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Here are 11 impressive health benefits of saffron.

Table of Contents

1. A Powerful Antioxidant
2. May improve mood and treat depressive symptoms
3. May have anti-cancer properties
4. May Reduce PMS Symptoms
5. Can act as an aphrodisiac
6. Suppresses appetite and aids in weight loss
7-10 Other Potential Health Benefits
11. Easy to incorporate into your diet
Risks, Precautions and Dosage
Final result

1. A Powerful Antioxidant

Saffron contains an impressive variety of plants. They act as antioxidants, molecules that protect cells from free radicals and oxidative stress.

Notable saffron antioxidants include:

crocin
Crocetin
Safranal
fighter oil

Crocin and crocetin are carotenoid pigments responsible for the red color of saffron. Both connections can:

has antidepressant properties
Protects brain cells from progressive damage
improve inflammation
suppress appetite
support weight loss

Safranal gives saffron its unique flavor and aroma. Studies have shown that it improves mood, memory and learning ability and helps protect brain cells from oxidative stress.

Finally, kaempferol is found in saffron petals. This compound has been associated with health benefits such as reducing inflammation, anti-cancer properties and anti-depressant properties.

summary

Saffron is rich in plants that act as antioxidants such as crocin, crocetin, safranal and kaempferol. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative stress.
2. May improve mood and treat depressive symptoms

Saffron is also called the spice of the sun. This is because not only its unique color can brighten your mood.

In a review of five studies, saffron supplements were significantly more effective than placebo in treating symptoms of mild to moderate depression.

Other studies found that taking 30 mg of saffron daily was as effective as fluoxetine, imipramine, and citalopram (traditional treatments for depression). Additionally, fewer people experienced side effects from saffron than other treatments.

Both saffron leaves and threadlike stigmas appear to be effective against mild to moderate depression.

Although these results are encouraging, longer human studies with more participants are needed before experts can recommend saffron as a treatment for depression.

summary

Saffron may help treat symptoms of mild to moderate depression, but more research is needed before any definitive recommendations can be made.
3. May have anti-cancer properties

Saffron is rich in antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals. Free radical damage is associated with chronic diseases such as cancer.

Test-tube studies have shown that saffron and its compounds selectively kill or suppress the growth of colon cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact.

This effect also applies to skin, bone marrow, prostate, lung, breast, cervix, and several other cancer cells. Test-tube studies have also found that saffron’s main antioxidant, crocin, can make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy drugs.

Although these results from test-tube studies are encouraging, the anticancer effects of saffron in humans have not been well studied and further research is needed.

summary

Saffron is rich in antioxidants and can help kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact.However, more human research is needed.
4. May Reduce PMS Symptoms

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a term used to describe the physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms that occur before menstruation begins.

Studies have shown that saffron can help treat his PMS symptoms.

In a woman aged 20 to 45, taking 30 mg of saffron daily was more effective than placebo in treating her PMS symptoms, including irritability, headaches, cravings, and pain.

Another study found that just 20 minutes of sniffing saffron reduced PMS symptoms such as anxiety and lowered levels of the stress hormone cortisol. summary

Both eating and smelling saffron appear to help treat PMS symptoms such as irritability, headaches, cravings, pain, and anxiety.



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