Obesity and type 2 diabetes are increasing all over the world at an alarming rate due to unhealthy lifestyles. The fight against childhood obesity represents one of the biggest social and health problems all over the world. Diabetes mellitus reduces quality of life and life expectancy and represents a serious economic burden. The correction of unhealthy lifestyles is possible through cost-effec...

background: obesity is pandemic worldwide and a strong risk factor for cardio-metabolic disorders. the few approved anti-obesity drugs have poor efficacy and safety profile. thus, there is an urgent need for new anti-obesity agents. according to the traditional medicine and a clinical trial, saffron may have anorexigenic and anti-obesity effects which need further investigation. objectives: eva...