Saffron: A Natural Potent Antioxidant as a Promising Anti-Obesity Drug

Obesity is associated with various diseases, particularly diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis and heart disease. Research on possibilities of herbal extracts and isolated compounds from natural products for treating obesity has an upward trend. Saffron (Crocus Sativus L. Iridaceae) is a source of...

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Main Authors: Maryam Mashmoul, Azrina Azlan, Huzwah Khaza'ai, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Sabariah Mohd Noor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/2/4/293