Doses more than 5 grams daily can be toxic
Al Arabiya.net – Jamal Nazi
Published on: September 22, 2023: 10:02 AM GST Last updated: September 22, 2023: 10:22 AM GST
Saffron has a pleasant smell, but its taste is bitter. It is used in cooking to give food a good flavour. It is also used to color candy, and some use it to season types of food.
Saffron
Uses since the Middle Ages
Saffron is used as an herbal medicine to combat cramps and flatulence, and was used by Europeans in the Middle Ages to treat respiratory infections and disorders such as coughs, colds, scarlet fever, smallpox, cancer, hypoxia, and asthma. Among its golden benefits:
1- A nutritional supplement and antioxidant
According to what was published by the website World is One NewsThe powerful antioxidant content of saffron provides the body with many health benefits, the most important of which is protecting cells from the harmful effects of free radicals and oxidative stress. Because it contains many plant compounds, saffron acts as an important nutritional supplement.
2- Fighting colon cancer
Saffron, thanks to its rich content of powerful antioxidants, contributes to combating damage caused by free radicals that are mainly linked to chronic diseases, such as cancer. According to some scientific studies, saffron compounds have effective properties in fighting colon cancer cells.
3- Reducing appetite
Saffron helps reduce appetite and the desire to eat snacks, which is a common habit that leads to weight gain, and thus is an indirect cause of weight loss.
4- Premenstrual syndrome
Saffron treats the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including the emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms that precede the menstrual cycle.
5- Antidepressant
Saffron helps improve mood, as a scientific review of five studies revealed that saffron supplements are more effective than placebos in treating symptoms of depression without the side effects of traditional pharmaceutical drugs.
Saffron
Toxic dose
Experts advise that the daily dose of saffron as a nutritional supplement be less than 1.5 grams, warning that doses higher than 5 grams can be toxic and severely harm the body.
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