CAN SAFFRON TREAT ALZHEIMER’S AND DEPRESSION?
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD
Can a spice transform brain health? New research finds saffron rivals conventional drugs for mood and memory, offering hope for safe, natural therapies if future studies confirm the results.
Review: From Mood to Memory: Unlocking Saffron’s Potential in Brain Health. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock
With age, the risk of becoming clinically depressed or anxious rises. Older adults are also more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which often progresses to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). There are limited pharmaceutical treatment options for these conditions. Moreover, most available medications act slowly, produce small benefits, and have adverse side effects.
A recent review article in the journal Cureus describes the neuroprotective potential of saffron, a traditional spice and natural medicine.
2025-06-27T00:33:29Z
