So the spice, the most expensive spice in the world, has been shown in 26 randomized controlled trials to be equally effective as antidepressants with fewer to virtually no side effects. What's the mechanism it's working on? It Saffron... seems to increase multiple neurotransmitters and decrease inflammatory markers. And why I got interested in Saffron is around 25 years ago, there was a study showing it helped mood and improve sexual function. And most of the antidepressants I prescribe, I decreased sexual function. (1:12:59–1:13:26)
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