Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 4 months ago

Does saffron help with weight loss?

My neighbour was telling me saffron might help with losing weight, especially after my second pregnancy. I've been struggling to shed those last few kilos. Is this true, or just a myth?

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Kiran Deshmukh Kiran Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Saffron is very warm in nature, and taking too much of it can cause stomach heat or other issues, especially during pregnancy or if you have acidity. Please consult a qualified doctor or dietitian before starting any daily saffron routine for weight loss.

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, saffron doesn't magically burn fat. I tried drinking kesar water every morning for a month because someone told me it cuts cravings, but it didn't do anything for my weight. Only heavy gym sessions and diet control worked.

Gaurishankar Prasad Gaurishankar Prasad Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Kesar is a very precious herb in Ayurveda, known to improve mood and skin complexion. Drinking one or two strands in warm water can help reduce stress-eating to some extent, but you must still eat simple meals and stay active.

Shreya Hegde Shreya Hegde Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I don't have time for complex herbal routines. Saffron has some research showing it can slightly curb appetite by boosting serotonin, but the effect is too small to rely on for active weight loss. Focus on portion control instead.

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Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I was just reading about this yesterday! Some clinical trials suggest saffron extract helps with mild emotional eating, but since real saffron is so expensive, finding pure extracts in India is tough. Still, it's a very interesting natural option to look into.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Listen, don't stress too much about these fancy remedies. Saffron is lovely for your skin and mood, but it's not going to make a huge difference in your weight. Just enjoy your food in limit and don't worry so much!

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If saffron could make us thin, we would all be skinny after eating kesar kulfi and biryani! On a serious note, don't spend a fortune on saffron for weight loss. Normal water and a good walk are much cheaper and actually work.

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Tanya Kapoor Tanya Kapoor Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I used to drink saffron water when I was trying to lose weight, and while it didn't directly melt fat, it really helped with my pre-period sugar cravings. It is a nice warm drink to have, but keep your diet balanced too.

Nalini Krishnan Nalini Krishnan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

In my sixty years, I have seen many weight loss trends. Saffron is wonderful for immunity and general health, but it won't reduce your weight on its own. True health comes from consistent daily home cooked meals and peace of mind.

Suresh Babu Suresh Babu Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Kesar is too expensive to be used as a weight loss daily medicine. Instead, just cut down on sugar in your daily tea and walk 5,000 steps. That will give you real results without costing you thousands of rupees.

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