Revitalize Your Wellness: Crocin's Secret to Women's Health

Many women undergo cyclic changes involving low energy, mood swings, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and other discomforts during and after their reproductive years. Addressing these issues across various life stages and enhancing women’s health are crucial endeavors. Recent research on saffron (the dry stigma of Crocus sativus L.) and its primary active constituent, crocin, has unveiled the exceptional potential of crocin, the sole water-soluble carotenoid in nature, in supporting women’s health. 

Since 2010, close to 50 human clinical studies on crocin and a significantly larger number of studies on saffron have been published. Highlights of these clinical and extensive lab studies demonstrating crocin’s multifaceted effects on women’s health include:

Menstrual Health: Multiple clinical studies on saffron and crocin have revealed that crocin's antioxidant, inflammation-regulating, and mood-balancing properties may benefit menstrual health, contributing to a more comfortable and balanced cycle^1-6.

Cognitive Support: Evidence from clinical trials on saffron and crocin suggests that supplementation with crocin may boost and help sustain cognitive clarity and mental acuity, aiding in managing brain health^7,8.

Sleep and Mood: Women often face sleep disturbances and mood fluctuations due to hormonal changes. Crocin's ability to support sleep quality and mood regulation could potentially alleviate these issues, offering a more restful sleep and improved emotional balance^9-13.

Energy and Fatigue: Reported effects of crocin in enhancing energy levels and combating fatigue may provide a natural boost, helping women manage their daily activities and quality of life more effectively^14-17.

Postmenopausal Health: Beyond reproductive ages, women may encounter specific challenges post-menopause, including concerns about hot flashes, bone and cardiovascular health. Several studies, including clinical trials, have indicated that supplementation of crocin/saffron could benefit bone health, support heart health, and contribute positively to overall health during this phase^18-22.

Sexual Health: Separate clinical studies found that saffron supplementation, due to the effects of crocin and similar constituents, could benefit female sexual quality and functions both for pre- and post-menopausal women^23-25.

The growing body of clinical evidence and preclinical studies underscores crocin’s potential in enhancing women’s health, happiness, and overall well-being. This suggests promising prospects and the necessity for crocin supplementation in managing women’s health throughout different life stages.

References/links 

1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.06.003
2. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01652.x
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7792881/
4. https://brieflands.com/articles/mcj-134533
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35470916/
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27595298/
7. https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/lcm-22-5
8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28098452/
9. https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v12i4.38718
10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36473029/
11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34164855/
12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25484177/
13. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29068592/
14. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26811090/
15. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007114522003397
16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2009.02.003
17. https://japsonline.com/abstract.php?article_id=2276&sts=2
18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29332222/
19. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32615659
20. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6633
21. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6580
22. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.830331/full
23. https://dx.doi.org/10.22038/AJP.2022.19714
24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23280545/
25. https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_15552.html?lang=en