Saffron is a spice derived from the stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, also known as saffron crocus. It has a long history of use as a culinary spice and for health promotion. It has recently been recognized to help maintain emotional well-being and a healthy mood balance, support a restful night’s sleep, and promote positive effects on occasional stress. Saffron contains many beneficial compounds. These include supportive antioxidants such as carotenoids and other compounds that give saffron its color and taste as well as provide physiological support.

Saffron is thought to support several pathways related to a healthy mood, helping maintain cortisol and various neurotransmitters already within the normal range. In clinical trials, saffron has been shown to support healthy stress management along with supporting emotional well-being and maintaining a healthy mood balance. Affron® is a specific and well-studied extract of saffron with standardized amounts of the beneficial components of saffron (crocin and safranal).

In a randomized clinical trial in adults, Affron supplementation was shown to support a healthy mood balance and facilitate emotional well-being in just four weeks, including having positive effects on occasional stress, promoting healthy stress management,and promoting a restful night’s sleep to support healthy energy levels. Saffron has also been shown to support emotional well-being and promote a balanced mood when combined with a wellness program.

In a clinical trial with perimenopausal women, Affron supplementation was shown to support positive effects in occasional stress and emotional well-being compared to a placebo. Affron supplementation was also shown to help support emotional well-being in an eight-week trial in adolescents (ages 12–16), with beneficial support for healthy stress management in occasional stress, emotional well-being, social comfort, and a healthy mood balance. Clinical trials have found that supplementation with Affron helped maintain melatonin levels already within the normal range and support a restful night’s sleep.

Ingredients:

Saffron extract 

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