@ Health Benefits Of Saffron @

Counteract free radicals

• Saffron contains various antioxidant components, so it can protect body cells from free radical damage. As we have seen, free radicals can cause various chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer.

• Lowering appetite and reducing body weight

A study of a group of women showed that women who took saffron supplements for 8 weeks had a significantly more significant reduction in appetite and body weight than a group of women who did not take saffron supplements.

Besides being able to aid in weight loss, saffron is also known to reduce abdominal circumference and total fat mass in patients with coronary heart disease.

• Improve mood and help treat depression

According to the results of several studies conducted on depressed patients, saffron supplements can be an adjunct in the treatment of mild to moderate depression, with minimal side effects. Saffron also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects.

• Helping cancer treatment

A laboratory study states that saffron can reduce the growth rate of cancer cells in colon cancer. In addition, the antioxidant component in saffron called crocin can make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy. Although the results of this study are promising, the anticancer effects of saffron still need further research and clinical evidence in humans.

• Relieve menstrual pain and PMS symptoms

In one study, a group of women who took a capsule containing 15 mg of saffron twice a day experienced milder physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) than a group of women who did not take a capsule containing saffron.

• Lowering blood fat levels

Although further studies are still needed with a longer duration, the consumption of saffron has been shown to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as increase the concentration of good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

• Helps relieve Alzheimer's disease

In a study of people with Alzheimer's disease, consuming 15 mg of saffron twice a day can significantly improve cognitive function.

• Helping the treatment of diabetes

In early studies involving samples of experimental mice, saffron can increase insulin sensitivity. However, of course this still needs further research to prove the benefits of saffron in helping treat diabetes patients.

Based on various studies, consuming 30 mg of saffron per day is sufficient to provide health benefits. Apart from being in capsule form, saffron can also be consumed by brewing it. It is advisable to buy saffron from a manufacturer or seller with a good reputation so that its authenticity is guaranteed, and you should choose a product that already has a license from BPOM.

In general, saffron is safe to take as long as the dosage is not excessive. Some of the side effects that can arise if this spice is consumed in excess are headaches, stomach pain, nausea, changes in appetite, dry mouth, and drowsiness. In addition, saffron consumption of more than 5 grams per day is at risk of causing miscarriage in pregnant women.

Talk to your doctor if you want to take saffron, especially if you are taking it regularly or with other medications and supplements. You need to know, saffron can interact with hypertension drugs and blood thinners.

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