What is Crocin

One of the important plants used in traditional medicine is saffron, the most important active component of saffron is crocin, which is seen in the form of quercetin glycosides

The main reason for color in  saffron is crocin

crocins are the colored components of saffron and having the carotenoids structure, it is soluble in water and can be seen in the form of glycosidic esters of a carboxylic acid called crocin

This substance, the main active ingredient and antioxidant in saffron, is attributed to this combination of all the properties of saffron

Crocin as a medicinal supplement is a creative uplifting compound with an antidepressant effect of the therapeutic effects of crocin in depression, anxiety and mental health, which is a proven clinical trial.

It has also been determined that this matter has an anti-cell proliferation effect in cancer cells, anti-Alzheimer, and photoprotection, increasing sexual desire in sexual disorders, therapeutic effects in eye patients, eye diseases such as macular degeneration

It has a protective effect on the retina in diabetic patients, it has a blood sugar lowering effect, and as a strong antioxidant, crocin has beneficial effects in metabolic syndrome