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A Perspective on Crocus sativus L. (Saffron) Constituent Crocin: A Potent Water-Soluble Antioxidant and Potential Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease

Finley, J.W. and Gao, S. · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · 2017

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This perspective reviews the saffron (Crocus sativus) constituent crocin as a potent water-soluble antioxidant and potential therapy for Alzheimer's disease, supporting the antioxidant and neuroprotective use of saffron.

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Finley, J.W. and Gao, S (2017) 'A Perspective on Crocus sativus L. (Saffron) Constituent Crocin: A Potent Water-Soluble Antioxidant and Potential Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 65(5), pp. 1005-1020. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.6b04398

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