- 150 mg
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
- 100 mg
- Trans-Resveratrol – Resveratrol (Fallopia japonica (Root))
- 85 mg AT
- Vitamin E (d-α-Tocopheryl succinate)
- 20 mg
- Crocus sativus – Saffron (Stigma and style)
- 10 mg
- Zinc (Zinc oxide)
- 6 mg
- Lutein (Oleoresin from the flower of marigold (Tagetes erecta L.))
- 2 mg
- Zeaxanthin (Oleoresin from the flower of marigold (Tagetes erecta L.))
- 1.4 mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 500 μg
- Copper (Cupric citrate)
- 800 μg RAE
- Vitamin A (Vitamin A acetate)
No gelatine, artificial flavours, preservatives, lactose, gluten or yeast. Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any recommendations or natural health products or if you have a liver disorder.
Capsules
30 Caps
Take one capsule per day with food, preferably at breakfast. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. If you have difficulty swallowing capsules or pills, you can open a capsule and mix the content with a soft food (e.g., apple sauce) and ingest it.
- Helps to maintain eyesight and support eye health
- Helps to reduce the risk of developing cataracts
- Supports conditions associated with sunlight damage, and age-related macular degeneration
- Formulated with 10 natural ingredients for multiple eye health indications
- Unique blend of saffron with resveratrol, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin A, B2, C, E, zinc and copper
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SAFFRON EXTRACT
Helping to balance chemicals in our brains to reduce depression, Alzheimer's and food cravings...
SAFFRON EXTRACT comes from the stigmas (the long thin hair-like projections in the middle of the flower) of the saffron crocus plant (Crocus sativus). This extract has long been used in traditional Persian medicine for the treatment of depression. It was recently shown on Dr. Oz's self-titled show as one of the belly-fat-busting supplements. Dr. Oz stated that saffron extract can "annihilate your urge to over-eat". Reviewing the literature, saffron extract has far more potential than just that (although it does that too). It has also been found to help in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and depression.
Weight Loss – Reducing Emotional Eating
A recent study in a journal called Nutrition Research showed a significant benefit of saffron extract in promoting weight loss in slightly overweight women. It was found that this particular extract reduced snacking and enhanced satiety or the feeling of having had enough. They showed that saffron combats emotional eating. It was found to trigger the same chemical cascade in the brain that creates the feeling that you get in the short-term from eating carbohydrates. Thus, supplementing can give you the ability to say "no", even when faced with tempting foods.
Alzheimer's Disease
One study found that 30mg of saffron extract daily was equally as successful at treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease as donepezil, a common pharmaceutical drug used in these cases. Thus, saffron extract can help to protect mental function in those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.
Depression
A study of 40 depressed people, found that 30mg per day of saffron extract was found to be as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac) in the treatment of depression. Thus, in addition to its other benefits, saffron extract may also help to treat depression. It is likely that these effects happen through similar alterations in the brains chemical pathways that allow for reduced food cravings. These effects are not surprising since saffron has been used in traditional Persian medicine for this purpose for centuries.
How can I take saffron extract?
Saffron extract is available in capsule and liquid form from a variety of manufacturers. It has been well studied at a dose of 30mg per day, often divided into 15mg doses given twice daily. This dose has been found to be safe and without significant side effects.
Saffron Extract – QUICK FACTS
SOURCES
· Stigmas of the Saffron Crocus plant (Crocus sativus).
APPLICATIONS
· Weight loss, depression, Alzheimer's disease.
OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· 30mg daily in two divided doses. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· There are no known side-effects to supplementation, although its safety has not been sufficiently tested in pregnancy and lactation.
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