topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimThis narrative review critically evaluates clinical evidence on commonly used herbal preparations, with particular emphasis on herb-drug interactions, adverse effects, and issues related to product adulteration.
evidence level3
citationCăuș MN (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of Herbal Supplements with Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, and Sedative Action: A Review of Clinical Data and Toxicological Risks.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, clinically relevant risks were identified, including cytochrome P450-mediated drug interactions, excessive sedation, serotonin syndrome, and toxic effects associated with adulterated products, such as hepatotoxicity, cardiovascular events, and neurological disturbances.
evidence level3
citationCăuș MN (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of Herbal Supplements with Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, and Sedative Action: A Review of Clinical Data and Toxicological Risks.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimIncreased awareness of herb-drug interactions and stricter quality control are essential to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize harm.
evidence level3
citationCăuș MN (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of Herbal Supplements with Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, and Sedative Action: A Review of Clinical Data and Toxicological Risks.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/Objectives: Plant-based supplements are widely used for the management of anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
evidence level3
citationCăuș MN (2026)
sourceEfficacy and Safety of Herbal Supplements with Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, and Sedative Action: A Review of Clinical Data and Toxicological Risks.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimLevodopa remains the most effective therapy; however, it is associated with a wide range of side effects and shows little to no efficacy against non-motor symptoms.
evidence level4
citationGalla R (2026)
sourceNeuroprotective Effects of the Combination of Green Tea, Saffron, Docosahexaenoic Acid, and α-Lipoic Acid in an In Vitro Model of Parkinson's Disease.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimThe results demonstrated that the combined treatment (Mix) significantly restored cell viability after 6-OHDA exposure and more effectively reduced oxidative and nitrosative stress, as well as lipid peroxidation, compared to single compounds.
evidence level4
citationGalla R (2026)
sourceNeuroprotective Effects of the Combination of Green Tea, Saffron, Docosahexaenoic Acid, and α-Lipoic Acid in an In Vitro Model of Parkinson's Disease.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimIn conclusion, these results indicate that the Mix has a suggest a synergistic-like impact on various disease-causing pathways in PD, highlighting its promise as a multi-faceted neuroprotective approach.
evidence level4
citationGalla R (2026)
sourceNeuroprotective Effects of the Combination of Green Tea, Saffron, Docosahexaenoic Acid, and α-Lipoic Acid in an In Vitro Model of Parkinson's Disease.
topicSaffron Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimParkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by dopamine deficiency and the accumulation of α-synuclein (α-syn), which aggregates into pathological inclusions known as Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites, distributed across multiple brain regions, with a particular prevalence in dopaminergic neurons.
evidence level4
citationGalla R (2026)
sourceNeuroprotective Effects of the Combination of Green Tea, Saffron, Docosahexaenoic Acid, and α-Lipoic Acid in an In Vitro Model of Parkinson's Disease.