- Saffron helps reduce cancer,
plus seven other earth shattering reasons
you should be taking saffron.
Is saffron the life saving supplement
we've never knew we needed?
Or is it just the next social media buzz vitamin
that is not worth the hype or your hard-earned dollars?
Well, today we're breaking it all down.
What is saffron? Is it good for your brain?
Can it helped treat depression and increase your libido?
And what does it do for your memory?
Today, we're going to be discussing
the top eight biggest benefits
for taking saffron supplements.
But before we get into it, hey everyone.
I'm Dr. Jordan Wagner.
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Alright. Let's dive right in.
What is saffron?
Simply put, it's the most expensive spice in the world.
But not to worry. In supplement form,
it's not that expensive and should really be considered.
I'm gonna pump the brakes there.
I'm actually getting ahead of myself.
Saffron. Quick botany lesson.
It's derived from the Crocus sativus flower.
Saffron specifically refers to the dried flowers
or little red like structures or stigma.
There is way more than meets the eye to the saffron story.
It has been used by people for thousands of years
and has many, many medicinal
and health-promoting properties.
Here are the top eight reasons you need saffron
in your life.
Eight, it's a powerful antioxidant.
Not sure what antioxidant is.
They are basically molecules that protect yourselves
against free radicals and oxidative stress.
Free radicals are basically crappy, unstable atoms
that cause harm on the body, damaging cells.
Causing illness, aging, diseases, you name it.
If something is antioxidant, or in this case,
an uber powerful thing that goes against oxidants,
this plant compound can basically kick
some serious free radical butt.
Bear with me while I geek out here for a second.
Saffron's all star antioxidant roster includes crocin,
crocetin, safranal, and kaempferol.
There won't be a pop quiz on that later.
But just remember that those ingredients
have these superhero type of protective powers
for the body.
They are responsible for things like the color of saffron,
and give its distinct taste and aroma.
Some research out there suggests
that these powerful antioxidants all protect the body
against the bad stuff I mentioned earlier.
And that's only the first reason
you may want saffron in your life.
Number seven, libido.
Time to get sexy for a second. Shall we?
- [Cartoon Voice] Bow-chicka-wow-wow.
- In all seriousness, you might just be able
to skip the oysters and toss out the dark chocolate
because a new libido booster just headed into town.
Yep. If you wanna get in the mood quicker
or put a little extra pep in your step,
saffron may very well be just
that aphrodisiac you're looking for.
According to researchers and several different studies,
taking 30 milligrams of saffron daily over four weeks
found significantly improved erectile function over placebo
in men with erectile dysfunction related to antidepressants.
The saffron was suggested to improve the overall function,
libido, and satisfaction.
And in those who identified as women,
a similar study found that taking 30 milligrams
increased sexual desire and decreased sexually-related pain
compared to placebos.
Number six, could treat depressive symptoms.
Sayonara, depression. So long to sadness. Well, maybe soon.
They don't call saffron the sunshine spice
just because of its color.
In fact, this encouraging herb goes way beyond the call
of duty when it comes to treating symptoms
of mild to moderate depression.
In one recent study, researchers found
that taking 30 milligrams of saffron daily
was just as effective as some other prescriptions
like Loxitane or Citalopram and other prescribed medications
that are used for treating depression.
The studied patients in this trial
also said they experienced less side effects
from taking saffron then compared to other treatments.
In other studies, saffron supplements and placebo pills
were both randomly given to patients.
What they found was that the saffron supplements
were significantly more effective
at treating different levels of depression.
Now, if you currently take antidepressant medications,
I'm not saying to ditch your current regimen altogether.
But maybe talk to your doctor about adding it into the mix
with your other treatments.
Maybe, in the near future,
we will see saffron take on a much more larger role
in treating depression.
Number five reason you should consider saffron,
it's anti-cancer properties.
Okay. Don't freak out.
But I'm going to share with you a super scary statistic.
Nearly 40% of all people will be diagnosed with cancer
at some point in their lifetime.
As you look around your classroom or your workplace
and see 10 people hanging around,
four of those 10 will likely get some form of cancer.
Now for the good news.
Saffron is, as I mentioned earlier,
super high in antioxidants.
In other words, it can neutralize harmful free radicals
that cause damage to one's body
leading to things like cancer.
One published study from 2007 found that saffron
and its compounds selectively killed colon cancer cells
or greatly suppressed their growth in test tubes
and did not touch normal non-cancerous cells.
It rather left the normal cells unharmed.
In other animal model studies, similar findings were found
for skin, bone marrow, prostate, lung,
breast, cervical and several other cancer cells.
Although not widely studied in humans yet,
another promising study found that crocin,
the main antioxidant in saffron,
may make cells in the body more sensitive
to chemotherapy drugs as well.
So there definitely seems to be some promise
in the cancer treatment department when it comes
to saffron having anti-cancer property.
Number four, PMS.
Did you know that a recent study out of London
said that menstrual cramps can cause pain in the body
that's almost as bad as having a heart attack?
That my friends is terrifying.
Although I have never personally suffered from them,
I've treated a lot of patients who have pretty bad physical,
emotional and physiological symptoms occurring
before and during the start of a menstrual cycle.
Here's where saffron comes into play.
In a study that followed women ages 20 to 45 years old,
they found that taking 30 milligrams of saffron
was more effective than a placebo option
at treating PMS symptoms like pain, irritability,
headaches, cravings, and so on.
And yet another study of 35 women found
that merely smelling saffron for 20 minutes
at a time help lower their stress levels
of cortisol in their body
and greatly reduce other symptoms like anxiety.
Number three, weight loss.
You know we all do it. We get these munchies
that lead to gaining the unwanted weight.
Fun fact for you.
Saffron may just be the solution
to all your late night snack attacks.
Wanna drop a few pounds by spring break?
Or heck, you just want your pants
to fit a little bit better?
Well pay close attention then.
According to one randomized study,
folks taking saffron supplements reportedly felt more full
and snacked less frequently than those in the placebo group.
And over the course of the research,
the team saffron group significantly lost more weight
than those popping placebos.
Although more research is needed
to find out the exact reason why saffron aids
in things like lowering BMI and snacking less.
One possible scientific theory
is that saffron elevates your mood
which is often associated with snacking less.
Number two, heart disease.
Yet a another scary statistic.
In 2018, nearly 31 million adults were diagnosed
with heart disease, and nearly one out of every four deaths
are because of it, making it the number one killer.
If you are scared of heart disease,
maybe it runs in your family
or you already have high blood pressure and other factors,
saffron should really be considered.
In animal and test tube studies,
the crazy strong antioxidant properties
were found to lower cholesterol
and prevent blood vessels and arteries from clogging
which are some of the key risk factors for heart disease.
Number one, Alzheimer's.
Brain shrinkage, atrophy, brain cell death,
sounds like something outta someone's nightmares.
- Why? (whimpers)
- Sadly, no. It's a real issue
that many the world are dealing with.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia
caused by a progressive neurologic disorder
that causes continuous decline in thinking,
behavior and social skills.
It's just so sad to see someone go
from fully independent and functioning
to a steady decline over time
and not being able to remember who they are,
who their loved ones are, or even take care of themselves.
All the more reason you may wanna start thinking early
about saffron.
In a study that followed the effects of vitamin E,
turmeric and saffron in the treatment
for Alzheimer's disease, researchers concluded
that saffron's antioxidant properties may improve cognition
in adults with Alzheimer's disease.
Alright, bonus time.
That's not the only promising thing
saffron could potentially be good for.
Other studies out there suggest
it could help improve eyesight in adults
who have age-related macular degeneration.
And it may also lower blood sugar levels
and raise insulin sensitivity.
All incredible reasons to start considering
this uber promising supplement.
Alright, feeling optimistic about your health
and wanna know where you can get this legendary compound?
It turns out that a lot of people
around the world have been using it for their cooking
and for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
If you're curious about trying it in a capsule form,
I'll link to a really good saffron supplement
in the description below.
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or have you seen any improvements in your health?
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