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Dec 09, 2014, 12:20 PM
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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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Dec 09, 2014, 12:30 PM
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Wow, zinco
I love reading up on alternative medicine. I supplement my diet with anti-inflammatories. I also try to incorporate antioxidants in my diet. I hope the pharmaceutical companies stay away if saffron is to become a huge hit for depression! Thanks for posting this. |
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Dec 09, 2014, 12:35 PM
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pharmaceutical companies can't touch a naturally occurring compound. It can't be patented. Saffron is the most expensive spice on the market at $1500 a pound but the article said it would only cost $30 a month for treatment.
I try to drink a lot of this- (I call it green goo) 47 grams of sugar though. Original Superfood Drink | Odwalla Quote:
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder 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 |
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Dec 09, 2014, 01:00 PM
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Dec 09, 2014, 01:28 PM
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Lots of studies indicate stress and stress hormones at sustained levels cause lots of problems including depression. Not the only cause of depression though
Crocetin is a chemical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder 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 |
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Dec 09, 2014, 01:50 PM
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There are many causes of depression. Its very complex. There is no one underlying cause. There are no easy answers.
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