Saffron
Evidence by outcome
moodgrade Bmoderate certainty— multiple RCTs show benefit for mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms, comparable to low-dose SSRIs in small trials
sleepgrade Clow certainty— small RCTs suggest improved sleep quality
People say · Evidence shows
“saffron is a natural antidepressant that works as well as medication”
aheadlargemechanistic speculation
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sources: PMID:10000003 · PMID:41901246