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9 Benefits of Saffron
We are going to show you the 9 benefits of saffron for your health, but first we are going to talk a little about this ancient spice. Saffron has long been a culinary spice used as a spice (coloring and aromatic) to give food a yellowish color and as a natural remedy for important ailments, such as strengthening the digestive system.
By using saffron as a spice in food, we take advantage of many of its benefits. Its bitter components increase saliva and gastric secretion, and it is an excellent eupeptic remedy. In addition, it helps maintain good digestion and prevent constipation problems.
The main ingredient of this spice is crocetin, a natural antioxidant that can eliminate free radicals and trigger cellular aging. It can improve overall health and you can take advantage of this property without consuming too much.
Therefore, here we mention some health benefits of saffron:
Saffron contains a variety of impressive plant compounds, which act as antioxidants and protect molecules from free radicals and oxidative stress molecules.
In a review of five studies, saffron supplements were much more effective than placebo in treating mild to moderate depressive symptoms.
Saffron is rich in antioxidants, which help neutralize harmful free radicals. Free radical damage is associated with chronic diseases such as cancer.
Among women aged 20 to 45 years, taking 30 mg of saffron daily is more effective than placebo in treating PMS symptoms such as irritability, headaches, cravings, and pain.
Saffron helps prevent snacking by curbing appetite. In an eight-week study, women who took saffron supplements felt significantly fuller, ate less frequently, and lost more weight than those in the control (placebo) group.
Several studies indicate that the antioxidant properties of saffron can reduce blood cholesterol and prevent blood vessels and arteries from becoming clogged.
Saffron may reduce blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, as seen in test tube studies and diabetic mice.
Saffron appears to improve vision in adults with AMD. It also protects against free radical damage, which is linked to AMD.
The antioxidant properties of saffron may improve cognition in adults with Alzheimer's disease.
REMEMBER: Saffron is easy to incorporate into your diet. It usually comes in powder form or fine threads. To use saffron thread, crush it first, then soak it in hot liquid for about 15 minutes before adding it to the table. Or add them during cooking. You can remove the saffron thread from the dish before eating, but they are edible.
Saffron makes foods brown, such as paella. You can also use saffron in soups, seafood, poultry, pastas and rice dishes and even in baked goods such as bread, muffins and cookies.
