A powerful antioxidant
Top 1 in Top 5 Health Benefits of Saffron
Saffron contains an impressive variety of plant compounds. These act as antioxidants — molecules that protect your cells against free radicals and oxidative stress. Notable saffron antioxidants include:
- crocin
- crocetin
- safranal
- kaempferol
Crocin and crocetin are carotenoid pigments responsible for saffron’s red color. Both compounds may:
- have antidepressant properties
- protect brain cells against progressive damage
- improve inflammation
- reduce appetite
- aid weight loss
The flavor and perfume of saffron are unique because of safranal. According to research, it may enhance your mood, memory, and learning capacity and shield your brain cells from oxidative damage. And last, the petals of the saffron flower contain kaempferol. It has been demonstrated that this substance possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antidepressant effects.
