New use of saffron

Canadian scientists found that an important component in saffron has the ability to protect brain cells from diseases related to neuritis, such as multiple sclerosis.

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Inflammation is a protective effort by an organism to eliminate harmful agents such as pathogenesis, damaged cells or stimulants, and begin the healing process.

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the loss of the protective barrier of nerve cells, called myelin.

Symptoms range from mild to severe and include visual disturbances, muscle spasms, loss of sensation, speech resistance, dizziness, depression .

Chris Power of the University of Alberta and team leader, said: 'We found a compound in saffron, called crocin , that has a protective effect in culturing brain cells and other models of the disease. multi sclerosis. It prevents damage to myelin-producing cells in the brain. '

'This study highlights the potential therapeutic role of crocin in diseases related to chronic neuritis,' said Power.

The research results are published in the Journal of Immunology.