Key Takeaways

Saffron may help improve mood and mental health by boosting brain chemicals.

Taking saffron supplements might improve vision in people with certain eye diseases.

Saffron can help with sleep quality and may increase the hormone melatonin.

Saffron is a bright red spice from the crocus flower that’s been used for centuries for its color, flavor, and healing properties. Packed with powerful antioxidants, saffron may help boost your mood, reduce inflammation, improve your sleep, and support your overall health.

1. Supports Mental Health

Current evidence suggests that saffron's compounds crocin and safranal may help increase mood-boosting chemicals (such as dopamine , serotonin , and norepinephrine) in the brain. One review found that saffron positively impacted anxiety

See Full Page