Crocin is a carotenoid compound which possesses multiple biological activities. Our and
other laboratory's previous findings show that crocin alleviates obesity and type 2 diabetes …

Obesity has become a severe public health problem worldwide. Crocin, a natural product,
has been reported to have a number of pharmacological activities, including …

Background Crocin as a carotenoid exerts anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer,
neuroprotective and cardioprotective effects. Besides, the increasing prevalence of diabetes …

Metabolic syndrome (Mets) is a major health hazard. The syndrome is strongly linked to
cardiovascular disease. The objective of the current study was to address whether or not …

Dyslipidemia poses a significant risk to cardiovascular health in both diabetic and non-
diabetic individuals. Therefore, it is crucial to normalize lipid homeostasis in order to prevent …

Crocetin, a unique carotenoid with potent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, is a
major ingredient of saffron which is used as an important spice and food colorant in various …

Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely linked to obesity, type 2
diabetes and other metabolic disorders worldwide. Crocin is a carotenoid compound …

Crocin is a hydrophilic carotenoid that is synthesized in the flowers of the Crocus genus.
Numerous in vitro and in vivo research projects have been published about the biological …

Background and purpose Hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress and inflammation lead to
development of diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetic patients are more at risk for myocardial …

Epidemiologic and experimental studies have pointed to an etiologic role of elevated
plasma free fatty acids in insulin resistance, which is frequently associated with a state of low …