Health Benefits of Saffron

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Health Benefits of Saffron

Promotes Mental Health: 

Mental stimulation is among the health benefits of saffron. Various studies have shown that the stigma of the plant, the actual saffron, and its petals have similar mood benefits as antidepressant drugs. Safranal and crocin, two compounds in saffron, regulate neurochemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine which help reduce symptoms in mild to moderate depression even without conventional psychiatric medications. A two-month trial of 40 depressed individuals was conducted in Iran. 

Random patients were assigned to take 20 mg of Prozac daily, while others received 15 mg of the saffron rose petal twice daily. Researchers found that saffron has similar effects to antidepressant drugs. It affects the endocrine system and helps reduce stress and anxiety. Since ancient times, people have been using saffron to relax the mind and promote peaceful sleep due to its soothing properties. Moreover, saffron promotes learning and memory retention.

Meanwhile, in Japan, it is encapsulated and used to treat memory loss and Parkinson’s disease. Crocin helps prevent age-related mental degradation, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Source : www.naturalfoodseries.com

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