Now Saffron 50mg - 60 V-Caps

Cautions & Warnings: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners/anticoagulants, antiplatelet medications or have bleeding disorder. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking serotonergic drugs or antidepressants or if you suffer from any psychological disorder and/or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist, worsen, or for use beyond 12 weeks.

SAFFRON EXTRACT BENEFITS

Saffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, whose stigma and styles (or threads), are collected and dried for use as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron is considered the world's most expensive spice by weight, averaging US $5,000 per kg or more. Beyond its culinary use, saffron extract offers distinct health benefits thanks to its concentration in natural antioxidants, notably; crocin, crocetin, safranal, and kaempferol, which have been shown to protect brain cells against oxidative stress (protect cognitive function), reduce inflammation, improve your mood, sharpen memory, and learning ability.

Just as interestingly, the active compounds in saffron have been demonstrated to suppress appetite, and as a result, enhance weight loss. Research in overweight and obese individuals, in fact, has shown that saffron extract enhances satiety (feeling of fullness), reduces snacking, and promotes weight loss. Saffron has further been shown to trigger the same chemical cascade in the brain that is brought on by eating carbohydrates (comfort food), which allows us to not give into cravings and temptations (making us feel like we are satisfied – we’ve had enough). This can offer a tremendous boost to those trying to lose weight who have an especially hard time ignoring hunger pangs and sugar cravings.

Health Benefits Of Saffron Extract

- Enhances Satiety
- Promotes Weight Loss
- Reduces Cravings
- Suppress Appetite

Who Should Consider Saffron Extract?

Saffron extract may be a good idea for those that have difficulty cutting down on snacking, or who have frequent sugar cravings that are hard to resist. Overweight or obese individuals looking to shed a few pounds, may also benefit from saffron supplementation to help prolong satiety and suppress appetite. As an added bonus, saffron extract has well-documented benefits for mood; in fact, studies have shown that taking just 30 mg of saffron extract daily provides the same mood benefits as Fluoxetine, Imipramine, and Citalopram, three conventional treatments for low mood, without their associated side effects.

Saffron Extract Supplement Varieties

Saffron extract is typically sold in capsules in potencies anywhere from 14 to 100 mg. An average recommended dose is usually around 30mg daily, taken in divided doses, but certain brands may recommend up to 1.5 g daily. Because there is no set standard as far as dosing goes, it’s important to always follow label instructions carefully.