Saffron, the costliest ‘golden spice’ has lots of myths linked with its consumption during pregnancy and there is always a question regarding its safety. Closely associated with the fairness of the new-born, these special spice contributes a lot to your health and wellness too. This blog would bring to limelight, some of the facts about saffron and whether it is safe for consumption when you are pregnant.

Nutritional Benefits Of Saffron In Pregnancy:

• Saffron contains numerous plant derived chemical compounds, which are capable of aiding in proper health development of the baby in your fetus.
• They have excellent anti-oxidant properties which would help in proper brain development of the new-borns.
• Also these anti-oxidants protect the body from oxidant-induced stresses, infections and act as immune modulators.
• The anti-depressant properties of saffron help in stabilizing the emotional fluctuations during pregnancy.
• Anti-convolsant and anti-spasmodic properties of these spices helps in relieving from abdominal cramps.
• The digestive property of saffron helps in preventing the occurrence of digestive problems in pregnancy and aids proper digestion.
• Minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium are available in remarkable quantities in saffron.
• The potassium content of saffron, plays a major role in maintaining proper blood pressure levels in pregnant women.
• There is myth that consumption of saffron during pregnancy has close association with the fairness of your babies’. However, there are no proven evidences for this.

Risk Factors Linked With Saffron Consumption During Pregnancy:

• Evidence-based studies have proved that overconsumption of saffron than the prescribed limits may cause several complications like miscarriages during pregnancy.
• The suggested amount of consumption is less than 10gms per day (not more than 3 strands) and on exceeding which, the pregnant women would be pushed to face serious consequences during pregnancy.

Saffron being the most costliest spice, is recommended in miniscule quantities. It is better to stick on to the quantity suggested, to get its nutritional benefits completely.

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