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For the first time every we bought some Saffron and have been using it a bit in rice dishes, etc. It's now know to help protect against the progression of Macular Degeneration in the elderly, also helps with Alzheimer's Disease.
https://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/saffron-protects-against-macular-degeneration-1
https://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/saffron-protects-against-macular-degeneration-1
The researchers noted that saffron from the crocus flower contains chemical compounds called crocin and crocetin.
These are antioxidant derivatives of carotenoids. Crocin protects photoreceptors from light-induced death. Crocetin increases the availability of oxygen to the cells.