Observational analysis shows saffron's potential to improve liver histology in diabetes, suggesting significant hepatoprotective benefits.
Key Points
Saffron extract significantly reduced cholesterol levels and improved liver histology in rats with diabetes.
Rats treated with saffron showed histological improvements compared to untreated diabetic controls, indicating beneficial effects.
Liver function markers, including aspartate and alanine aminotransferase, showed non-significant decreases, suggesting potential hepatoprotective effects.
The study involved 17 male Wistar rats subjected to high-fat diets and diabetes induction via streptozotocin.