herb · for high cholesterol
Saffron
Saffron is the dried stigma of the crocus flower, and the spice most people know from cooking. As a supplement it is sold standardised for safranal or crocin, usually around 30 mg a day.
How strong is the research?
Not verified evidence
Studied in a narrower group
1 paper read.
Tested as: Mixed across 6 trials — saffron powder and extracts; no single standardisation
Who was studied: Adults across 6 trials. Most had type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome or heart disease.
We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.