Crocetin

Category: terpenoid

Pharmacological Mechanism

Apocarotenoid aglycone of crocin — hydrolyzed from crocin by intestinal microbial + brush-border glycosidases. The actually-absorbed species after oral crocin intake. Reaches plasma µM range. BBB-penetrant; central effects on mood + cognition + retinal blood flow.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 7h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems