Saffron for Compulsive Eating

A look at studies linking saffron extract to a reduction in compulsive eating (as compared to control groups) finds that:

• Saffron extract improved snacking behavior by 55 percent (versus 28 percent in the placebo group).
• Saffron extract decreased appetite by 84 percent (versus 52 percent).
• Saffron extract decreased the urge for sugary snacks by 78 percent (versus 46 percent).