A recent medical study has shown that saffron helps reduce inflammation and improve mood in people with Parkinson's disease.
A common type of spice reduces inflammation and improves mood for Parkinson's patients.
The study included 92 patients with Parkinson's disease, divided into two groups: one group received supplements containing 100 mg of saffron powder daily, while the other received a placebo. After 12 weeks, the saffron group showed a decrease in C-reactive protein (CRP), a key indicator of inflammation, and improved cognitive function.
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The results also showed a decrease in anxiety and depression levels, improved sleep quality, reduced fatigue, and improved quality of life measures including mobility, ability to perform daily activities, and general health.
Researchers attribute these benefits to saffron's content of antioxidants and biologically beneficial elements, stressing that it is not a substitute for drug treatments but can be a safe and helpful factor in reducing disease symptoms, with the need for further clinical studies to confirm the results.
The study was published in the journal Food & Function
