An Examination into the Effects of a Saffron Extract (Affron) on Mood and General Wellbeing in Adults Experiencing Low Mood: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

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RP @chrisaikenmd.bsky.social: Saffron beat placebo in mild, subclinical #depression, largest trial yet of this low-cost herb (n=202, effect size 0.44) Saffron has multiple RCTs in depression, but most from Iran; this (industry sponsored) one is not: nc…

Saffron beat placebo in mild, subclinical #depression, largest trial yet of this low-cost herb (n=202, effect size 0.44) Saffron has multiple RCTs in depression, but most from Iran; this (industry sponsored) one is not: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40414301…

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