Someone posted this in Current Events so I thought I would share it here.
Seems it could be effective in stress related depression. I don't think that is the case with me but reducing long term levels of stress hormones has many benefits. More study is needed as always.
Saffron packs a punch for mental illness
I would like to point out that crocin and crocetin are still chemicals. Naturally occurring chemicals can be toxic or beneficial. Many plants produce natural insecticides and fungicides that are toxic to humans.
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Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.
Male, 50
Fetzima 80mg
Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back
Last edited by Altered Moment; Dec 09, 2014 at 12:56 PM.
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