I know we haven’t seen much of that big yellow ball in the sky here in blighty… but I thought I’d talk about the incredible saffron this morning
Saffron is nicknamed the sunshine spice. not just because of its distinct colour but also because it will help brighten your mood.
Saffron extract may help with mood, stress, anxiety, sleep, cognition, vigour and vitality, as well as relaxation, mental and physical balance and maintaining a positive, feel-good mood. And wait for it there’s more…
It’s a powerful antioxidant and has
antidepressant properties and has been shown to be as affective as anti-depressants in studies the antioxidants also protect brain cells against progressive damage
This can be taken alongside anti-depressants unlike many other herbs that improve mood
It improves inflammation
reduces appetite
aids weight loss
Has cancer-fighting properties
Saffron reduces psychological symptoms of menopause.. anxiety low mood the not feeling yourself feeling
Reduces PMS symptoms
In women ages 20–45, taking 30 mg of saffron daily was more effective than a placebo at treating PMS symptoms, such as irritability, cravings, and pain and headaches
It can even act as an aphrodisiac
an analysis of six studies showed that taking saffron significantly improved erectile function, libido, and overall satisfaction in men and women
It reduces appetite and aids weight loss and improves stress eating
In one 8-week study, people taking saffron supplements felt significantly more full, snacked less frequently, and lost significantly more weight than women in the placebo group
May reduce heart disease risk factors.
lowers blood sugar levels
improves eyesight in adults with age-related macular degeneration
improves memory in adults with Alzheimer’s disease.
You have to take the right sort of Saffron which is a particular one called Affron.