topicSaffron Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimIn general, risk of bias in selective reporting and incomplete data were low, and bias regarding inclusion of intention-to-treat analysis was low to moderate.
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicSaffron Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimThe analysis revealed a pooled SMD (pSMD) = 1.20 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 0.64 to 1.76), indicating that taking herbal dietary supplements was associated with a greater improvement in erectile function as compared to controls.
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicSaffron Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimSaffron (pSMD = 2.23, 95 % CI: 1.66 to 2.80) and ginseng (pSMD = 0.41, 95 % CI: 0.20 to 0.62) were each significantly associated with greater improvement in ED compared to that of controls, whereaswas shown to have positive effects on ED compared to controls, but the difference was not statistically significant (pSMD = 0.74, 95 % CI: −0.24 to 1.72).
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicSaffron Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimIncidence of ED is reported to increase with increasing age.An estimated 8.3 % of insured men in the United States have been diagnosed with ED, translating to approximately 10.3 million men seeking care for this condition as of 2022.
evidence level1
citationHo Chao-Yen (2026)
sourceHerbal dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials
topicSaffron Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimAs global demand grows for natural health-promoting food ingredients, the agri-food industry's organic wastes are emerging as promising alternatives thanks to attributes such as biocompatibility, nutritional value and nutraceutical effect.
evidence level3
citationGheorghiu DA (2026)
sourceA Holistic Approach to Enhancing Bakery Products' Quality and Health Benefits with Saffron Petals-A Review.
topicSaffron Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimDuring saffron ( Crocus sativus L.) production, approximately 53 kg of petals are obtained as a by-product for every 1 kg of saffron spice.
evidence level3
citationGheorghiu DA (2026)
sourceA Holistic Approach to Enhancing Bakery Products' Quality and Health Benefits with Saffron Petals-A Review.