11- Saffron Lowers Bad Cholesterol
The spice is no longer just a flavor enhancer for food, it’s now being recognized as an amazing health supplement! A recent study has shown that it can help lower bad cholesterol levels. (4)
The research team gave participants two tablets per day for three months; one tablet contained 15 mg of saffron extract and the other was a placebo pill. The results showed that those taking the saffron extract had significantly lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol compared to those taking the placebo. This indicates that regular consumption of saffron can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body.