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Molecules, 2015 The present study aims to examine whether and to what extent the bioaccessibility of the major saffron apocarotenoids, namely crocetin sugar esters (CRTSEs), is affected by the presence of strong water-soluble antioxidants, ingredients of the herbs ...
Stella A Ordoudi, Anastasia Kyriakoudi
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The Antioxidant Activity of a Prepared Cream Containing Saffron Extract and Grape Seed Extract. [PDF]
Biomed Res IntThis study evaluates the antioxidant activity of a topical water‐in‐oil cream formulated with saffron (Crocus sativus) and grape seed (Vitis vinifera) extracts and characterizes its physicochemical properties. HPLC profiling confirmed that grape seed extract was rich in catechins (26.7%), epicatechins (21.9%), and procyanidins B1 and B2 (13.6% and 9.5%)
Zam W, Alkhaddour A, Housheh S.
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Fructus Tsaoko, Seeds of Tsaoko Fructus and Ginger Made Seeds of Tsaoko Fructus Based on Drug-Like Compounds and Aroma Analysis. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThis study mainly consists of two parts. First, after screening for drug‐like metabolites via LC–MS and GC–MS, a comprehensive evaluation model was established using a principal component analysis‐based weighted scoring method, by which the drug‐likeness ranking of three samples was determined.
Chen H +6 more
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Functional Feed for Laying Hens: Application of Saffron Extract as Eco-Friendly Supplement With Cholesterol-Lowering Properties. [PDF]
Vet Med Sci• A total of 200 Hy‐line (W36) laying hens were assigned to four treatments, to investigate the influence of saffron petal extract‐enriched diet on egg quality, blood metabolites and odorous gas emission from excreta in laying hens. • Saffron extract supplementation resulted in a significantly lower serum cholesterol content (p < 0.05). • The inclusion
Vakili R +2 more
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Simultaneous quantification of crocetin esters and picrocrocin changes in Chinese saffron by high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector during 15 years of storage. [PDF]
Pharmacogn Mag, 2015 Saffron, which is made up of the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L., has been successfully cultivated in China since 1970s and Zhejiang province is now the largest producing area in China, but the contents of crocetin esters and picrocrocin in saffron ...
Tong Y +6 more
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Molecules, 2021 Kashmir saffron (Crocus sativus L.), also known as Indian saffron, is an important Asian medicinal plant with protective therapeutic applications in brain health.
Aboli Girme +7 more
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Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences, 2022 Crocus sativus L., also known as saffron, is one of the most important medicinal and spice plants throughout the world. The plant is a rich source of apocarotenoids such as crocetin esters, picrocrocin, and safranal.
Negin Samadi +4 more
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Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2022 In this work, a four-factor five-level full factorial central composite design (CCD) was used to optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of saffron major components, namely picrocrocin, safranal and crocin.
Messiah Sarfarazi +4 more
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Metabolism Open, 2021 Aim: To assess the potential role of saffron in downregulating inflammation and cytokine storm during COVID-19. Main findings: Three main compounds of saffron, i.e., crocetin esters, picrocrocin, and safranal, present strong antioxidant and anti ...
Alexios-Fotios A. Mentis +3 more
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Effect of Daily Intake of a Saffron Infusion on Blood Cholesterol Levels
Applied Sciences, 2020 Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), as well as having notable culinary value, has been traditionally used as a medicinal plant due to its bioactivity. Furthermore, its antioxidant properties have been evaluated, and it may have cardiovascular benefits. Multiple
M. José Bagur +5 more
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