Saturday, October 19, 2013

Inside Secrets On Saffron Extract Select

By Nettie Vega


In Mediterranean cuisine, saffron is a fairly common spice, and chances are that you have eaten a dish that has been spiced with saffron. On the other hand, saffron extract, which is made from the saffron flowers that grow in parts of Europe, has been proven to be a great weight loss aid.

If you can find a way to deal with the hunger pangs then you may be on the way to lose weight.

Eating and overeating can be an emotional response to other factors in our life and it is no secret that these factors can play a large part in weight gain for many people. It is now thought that one of the causes of an inability to control cravings can be the result of decreased levels of serotonin in the body. This is a chemical which is responsible for our mood swings and emotions and low levels can lead to depression and that in turn can be a factor in weight gain. If you are a secret eater then it may be that you have low levels of serotonin.

In times of stress, anxiety, or depression, many choose to turn to food to get rid of these negative feelings. This causes unwanted cravings and increases the tendency to snack and overeat.

Now, while there are various therapeutic drugs available in today's market that can effective control anxiety and depression, saffron extract is known to be one of the best choices in the department if you want to spike up your serotonin levels with ease.

The famous TV show host Dr Oz was also able to replicate the results of those studies by using two women who both enjoyed significant weight loss of between three and five pounds over the course of a weekend by using saffron extract.

Saffron extract increases the mood and gets rid of those bad feelings, resulting in less emotional eating, and more fat loss. The extract has also been proven to decrease depression.

Saffron extract is not the sort found in your kitchen cupboard but an extract from the crocus flower and that is known as satiereal saffron extract which is thought to responsible in increasing those serotonin levels and indirectly leading to diminished hunger pangs and cravings.

The link between saffron extract and an increase in serotonin levels does seem to be supported by clinical research and there are other benefits closely related to weight gain which have also seen some benefit from saffron extract.

A moderate amount of the extract is need to lose weight. By taking it once a day, the cravings will begin to decrease and an elevation in mood will happen.

For starters, people who take it will experience increased mood and energy levels. So, if you ever feel depressed or just low, in general, then this should help you out. It is also known to help relieve PMS symptoms and comes with various anti-inflammatory properties, too.

It is of course important to do your research and look at the various alternatives available. Like a lot of weight loss supplements it's not an overnight cure but there is some evidence that it can control those uncontrollable hunger urges.




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