1. A Powerful Antioxidant
Saffron contains an impressive variety of plant compounds that act as antioxidants — molecules that protect your cells against free radicals and oxidative stress.
Crocin and crocetin are carotenoid pigments and are responsible for saffron’s red color. Both compounds may have antidepressant properties, protect brain cells against progressive damage, improve inflammation, reduce appetite, and aid weight loss.
Safranal gives saffron its distinct taste and aroma. Research shows that it may help improve your mood, memory, and learning ability, as well as protect your brain cells against oxidative stress.
2. Improving Mood and Treat Depressive Symptoms
3. Have Cancer-Fighting Properties
4. Reducing PMS Symptoms
5. Act as an Aphrodisiac
6. Reducing Appetite and Aid Weight Loss
7. Reducing heart disease risk
8. lower blood sugar levels
9. improving eyesight in adults
10. improving memory in adults with Alzheimer’s
11. Promoting libido
12. Promoting weight loss
13. Preventing nervous system disorders