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The Effects of Alcoholic Extract of Saffron (Crocus Satious L.) on Mild to Moderate Comorbid Depression-Anxiety, Sleep Quality, and Life Satisfaction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Double-Blind, Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Publisher Pubmed



Milajerdi A1, 2 ; Jazayeri S3 ; Shirzadi E4 ; Hashemzadeh N4 ; Azizgol A4 ; Djazayery A1 ; Esmaillzadeh A1, 5, 6 ; Akhondzadeh S7, 8
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Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine Published:2018


Abstract

Objective: Depression and anxiety are major health problems throughout the world. Metabolic changes in type 2 diabetes mellitus induces and aggravates mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Saffron as a therapeutic herb may attenuate Comorbid Depression- Anxiety (CDA). So, this trial is designed to investigate the effect of saffron alcoholic extract on symptoms of CDA in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: Fifty-four outpatients suffered from mild to moderate CDA diagnosed by using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV), were assessed by Hamilton Depression and anxiety measurements, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The participants of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, single center and randomized trial were randomly assigned to intake 30 mg/day saffron or placebo capsules for 8 weeks. Results: After the intervention, mild to moderate CDA, anxiety and sleep disturbance, but not depression alone, were relieved significantly in the saffron group (P < 0.05), whereas, the changes were not significant in the placebo group. Anthropometric measures and blood pressure parameters of the patients in either groups did not change significantly (P > 0.05) during the intervention. Moreover, dietary intake and physical activity did not differ during the study in the two groups. Changes in the life satisfaction were not significant. Conclusion: The results indicate the beneficial effect of saffron on the mild to moderate CDA in type 2 diabetic patients. © 2018
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