Saffron, Be Natural.
I knew about this product by chance as I was looking for Spanish and/or Persian saffron to use with my coffee and some kinds of food recipes. Honestly, I started searching about health facts of saffron extract medicine just after knowing about and receiving this product. I found myself immersed in reading and searching about new topics almost everyday. What really fascinated me about this product at first is the health benefits of saffron, which I am in dire need for. Saffron can be beneficial for mood disorders and depression, many studies state so. In my review, I will first surface the available info about saffron's extract; then, I will extract the main conclusions from credible research papers.<br /><br />I have reviewed research papers and summarized the main points about and benefits of saffron's extract for a reason. Besides sharing what found amazon readers, I needed to know more about saffron's extract and its benefits to health since it might be the perfect natural choice to treat the symptoms of depression that I have been suffering from in the past several months. And, I wanted to know if there are certain things that I need to be aware of when purchasing a product of saffron's extract.<br /><br />Anyhow, I've read some information about saffron extract that discuss the growth of scientific evidence in which saffron's extract provides several health benefits including weight loss and treating depression. The study states,<br /><br />  Saffron is best known as a weight loss aid because it reduces your appetite and the craving for a lot of food,<br />  and it works by increasing the serotonin level in your brain. Serotonin is the chemical in your brain<br />  responsible for regulating mood and eating, so by increasing the chemical level, you’ll no longer feel the urge<br />  to overeat (Aleo Nutrition, n.d.)<br /><br />According to a study that was accomplished in 2010 where a large group of 60 overweight women &#34;took a saffron supplement every day for eight weeks, while another group took only placebo, also for eight weeks. During the test period both groups’ calorie intake were not regulated, but at the end of the period, those who took the saffron extract lost more weight and found their urge to snack had been reduced&#34; (ibid)<br /><br />Saffron's extract  has been found to be as natural antidepressant where a &#34; recent study was done involving 40 adults suffering from depression, with one group given saffron supplements and another placebo for six weeks. After six weeks, those who took the saffron extract reported a significant change in their condition for the better, while those in the placebo group reported nothing significant&#34; (ibid, n.d.).<br /><br />A growing trend of credible academic and/or scientific sources investigates Saffron's extract in relation to health benefits. In a scientific study that was recently published back in 2013, the article &#34;Protective effect of saffron extract against doxorubicin cardiotoxicity in isolated rabbit heart&#34; that was accomplished by Chahine, N., et al, the authors concluded, &#34;Saffron perfused during electrolysis helps trap ROS and significantly improves myocardial function; however, saffron was less effective against Doxorubicin, thus suggesting that mechanisms other than oxidative stress underlie Doxo cardiotoxicity.&#34; (Please see the picture of the abstract of this study below). This study has scientifically investigated and proved the positive effects of saffron against doxorubicin cardiotoxicity in isolated rabbit heart. * Doxorubicin is  a bacterial antibiotic that is widely used to treat leukemia and various other forms of cancer.<br /><br />** I found a great article that synthesizes the major findings of health benefits with regard to saffron's extract. The article &#34;Saffron: THE SALUBRIOUS SPICE,&#34; written by Woolven, Linda, Snider, Ted, and HerbalGram in 2016, discussed Saffron's extract in relation/as an aid to<br />a) Alzheimer's Disease and cognition decline<br />b) Depression<br />c) Reproductive Health (sub-hidings)<br />  1. Sexual dysfunction induced by fluoxetine<br />  2. Sexual dysfunction not caused by antidepressant drugs.<br />  3. Men suffering from ED and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).<br />  4. Other aspects of reproductive health such as saffron's efficacy for menstrual conditions.<br />d) Eye-health<br />E) Weight Loss<br /><br />You may want to search for &#34;Crocus sativus,&#34; the scientific name of saffron if you are interested in further research on Saffron's health benefits. To conclude my review, the rating I gave to this product is based on the product's description in which it is natural and has no preservatives; the encouraging findings of saffron's extract. In other words, it is the healthy choice that I am looking for to treat depression and mood disorder. Remember to follow the direction written on the bottle. Disclaimer, I received the product for free.
Rating: 4 stars