A powerful antioxidant
May improve mood and treat depressive symptoms
May have cancer-fighting properties Saffron is high in antioxidants, which help neutralize harmful free radicals. Free radical damage has been linked to chronic diseases, such as cancer
In test-tube studies, saffron and its compounds have been shown to selectively kill colon cancer cells or suppress their growth, while leaving healthy cells unharmed
This effect also applies to skin, bone marrow, prostate, lung, breast, cervix, and several other cancer cells
Test-tube studies have also found that crocin — the main antioxidant in saffron — may make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy drugs
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