Short answer, yes — and it has none of the scary side effects! Many ADHD sufferers cannot tolerate stimulants and are often prescribed antidepressants. Dr. Shahin Akhondzadeh and his research team from Tehran University of Medical Sciences are finding that saffron in clinical doses is particularly useful to this group of sufferers. He says, “Many antidepressants have been used as alternatives for stimulants in patients with ADHD that cannot tolerate Ritalin (methylphenidate) or do not respond to Ritalin. Therefore, from this preliminary study, the main point is that we can consider saffron just as an alternative in the above-mentioned patients." The study was a randomized, double-blind pilot clinical trial of 54 children that tested saffron capsules versus methylphenidate (a drug that can cause addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and if misused — fatal cardiac conditions). Both groups of children, those receiving saffron and those receiving methylphenidate, demonstrated an improvement in their ADHD symptoms, with no significant difference in their rates of response. There is a bright outlook ahead for ADHD patients and their families! We share the deeper insight + links to case studies on thefullest.com — head over to our website & share with your loved ones!