The effects of crocin on the symptoms of depression in subjects with metabolic syndrome.

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Abstract

Studies have suggested that metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased depressive symptoms, and reducing depression in subjects with MetS is important. Crocin, an active component of saffron, has useful properties for subjects with MetS, including antidepressant properties.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Adv Clin Exp Med

Title: Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University

ISSN: 1899-5276

ISSN (Print): 1899-5276

Publication date (Electronic): Sep 2017

Volume: 26

Issue: 6

Affiliations

[1 ] Metabolic Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

[2 ] Biotechnology Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

[3 ] Pharmaceutical Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

[4 ] Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

[5 ] Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Division of Medical Education, Mayfield House, University of Brighton, Staffordshire, UK.

[6 ] Qaem Hospital Cardiology Department, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

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DOI: 10.17219/acem/62891

PubMed ID: 29068592

SO-VID: f767c346-4d22-46f4-88d0-22c27e2e8e85

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Keywords: crocin,depression,metabolic syndrome,saffron

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Keywords: crocin, depression, metabolic syndrome, saffron

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