topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimIn aged mice, the low dose prevented age-related weight loss and modulated hepatic lipid metabolism, whereas the high dose reduced anxiety-like behavior and improved recognition memory.
evidence level4
citationNavarro JA (2026)
sourceSafranal-Standardized Saffron Extract Improves Metabolic, Cognitive, and Anxiolytic Outcomes in Aged Mice via Hypothalamic-Amygdalar Peptide Modulation.
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimThe anxiolytic effects are consistent with elevated hypothalamic Npy , an anxiolytic peptide, reduced amygdalar Crh , a key mediator of stress and anxiety, and decreased hypothalamic Hcrt, an arousal modulator.
evidence level4
citationNavarro JA (2026)
sourceSafranal-Standardized Saffron Extract Improves Metabolic, Cognitive, and Anxiolytic Outcomes in Aged Mice via Hypothalamic-Amygdalar Peptide Modulation.
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimThe improvement in memory is associated with modulation of the cortical and hippocampal inflammatory and endocannabinoid proteins involved in neural plasticity.
evidence level4
citationNavarro JA (2026)
sourceSafranal-Standardized Saffron Extract Improves Metabolic, Cognitive, and Anxiolytic Outcomes in Aged Mice via Hypothalamic-Amygdalar Peptide Modulation.
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimBackground : Population aging increases susceptibility to cognitive decline, anxiety, and metabolic dysregulation, yet safe and effective interventions remain limited.
evidence level4
citationNavarro JA (2026)
sourceSafranal-Standardized Saffron Extract Improves Metabolic, Cognitive, and Anxiolytic Outcomes in Aged Mice via Hypothalamic-Amygdalar Peptide Modulation.
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimThere is currently no approved treatment for slowing cognitive decline in MS, aside from the benefits associated with disease-modifying treatments.
evidence level4
citationRezaei Ali (2025)
sourceCan supplementation with antioxidants improve cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis? A literature review
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimOur review primarily focuses on the antioxidants with clinical evidence of cognitive effects (whether null, positive, or negative) in MS.
evidence level4
citationRezaei Ali (2025)
sourceCan supplementation with antioxidants improve cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis? A literature review
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claimAdditionally, melatonin has been shown to modulate immune responses and inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially attenuating the inflammatory cascade associated with MS progression.
evidence level4
citationRezaei Ali (2025)
sourceCan supplementation with antioxidants improve cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis? A literature review
topicCrocin Cognition Randomized Trial
claim1 [] 2 [] Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by demyelination and neurodegeneration in the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in a diverse range of symptoms arising from neurological dysfunction in these patients.
evidence level4
citationRezaei Ali (2025)
sourceCan supplementation with antioxidants improve cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis? A literature review