Saffron Crocetin and Coronary Artery Disease

Saffron Crocetin and Coronary Artery Disease: What a Controlled Study Reveals A randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of crocetin, a saffron carotenoid, on inflammation, oxidative stress and leptin in patients with coronary artery disease. A scientific look at the mechanisms, study design and implications for cardiovascular nutraceutical research. Saffron’s deep red colour conceals a…

Neuro-nutritional approach to neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain, inflammation and melatonin as supportive strategies Neuropathic pain represents one of the most challenging conditions to treat in clinical practice. It is caused by a lesion or dysfunction of the peripheral or central somatosensory system and manifests with persistent symptoms such as burning sensations, electric shocks, allodynia and hyperalgesia. These characteristics make neuropathic…