The effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) hydro-alcoholic extract on liver and renal functions in type 2 diabetic patients: A double-blinded randomized and placebo control trial

The effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) hydro-alcoholic extract on liver and renal functions in type 2 diabetic patients: A double-blinded randomized and placebo control trial

Background and aim: Uncontrolled diabetes causes liver and renal dysfunctions. Since, saffron may improve diabetes control and indicate renal and liver protection, this study purposed to illustrate for the first time the effects of saffron extract on some liver and renal functional parameters among...

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Main Authors: Alireza Milajerdi, Shima Jazayeri, Vida Bitarafan, Najmeh Hashemzadeh, Elham Shirzadi, Zhaleh Derakhshan, Mahmood Mahmoodi, Alireza Rayati, Abolghassem Djazayeri, Shahin Akhondzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
Subjects:
Crocus sativus L.
Liver enzymes
Liver function
Renal function
Saffron
Type 2 diabetes
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235238591730244X

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