April 12, 2019 - Eye Health
Hey folks, it’s Dr. Sam. I received a question today: can the spice saffron improve our eye health?
Well, I’m going to put you to a research study that was published in a recent NYU blog. Researchers took a group of people who were diagnosed with macular degeneration. Half the group received a placebo while the other half of the group received a pill that contained saffron. The results show that those that took the saffron actually had an improvement in their vision.
We know that saffron contains carotenoids that help protect the retina and macula, so without a doubt adding saffron to your spice shelf would be