The effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) hydro-alcoholic extract on liver and renal functions in type 2 diabetic patients: A double-blinded randomized and placebo control trial
Notes for this study:
| Effect | None |
| Values | Mean and SD. Placebo: before 4.86 ± 0.99, after 4.55 ± 1.15. Saffron: before 4.80 ± 0.28, after 4.18 ± 0.77. |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 54 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 54 participants with type 2 diabetes took 300 mg of saffron or placebo daily for 8 weeks.
There wasn't a statistically significant difference for BUN, creatinine, uric acid, liver enzymes or metabolic equivalents.
The trial was preregistered: IRCT2015082623776N1
