{"product_id":"saffron-extract","title":"Saffron Extract","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"uses_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 28 mg of standardized saffron extract affron® per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffron is clinically validated in multiple trials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains standardized amounts of the bioactive components of saffron, crocin and safranal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 100% pure Crocus sativus L. saffron from Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support mood balance and reduce the symptoms of perceived stress, such as fatigue, weariness, and irritability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps improve restorative sleep and sleep quality in individuals experiencing sleeplessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support mood balance in adolescents and youth 12 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO, non-irradiated, and suitable for vegetarians\/vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_summary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeature Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower. It is rich in bioactive compounds and has been clinically shown to improve symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and low mood, along with enhancing sleep. Saffron’s active constituents include carotenoids, phenols, and flavonoids. Its clinical effects are primarily attributed to crocin and safranal, which are also responsible for its aroma and colour.\u003csup\u003e1–3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMultiple controlled trials have shown that saffron improves symptoms related to nervousness, stress, and mood.\u003csup\u003e4,5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple mechanisms of action have been identified for saffron, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, modulation of the HPA axis, agonism of the GABAA receptor, and inhibition of the reuptake of several neurotransmitters, including dopamine.\u003csup\u003e3,6,7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAffron, a novel standardized extract of saffron, has been shown to decrease negative mood and symptoms related to stress and anxiety (including perceived stress and nervousness, tension, sadness, and fatigue) in several randomized, controlled trials of adults, with similar benefits in a controlled trial of adolescents aged 12–16.\u003csup\u003e8–10\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAffron also improved clinician-assessed scores of mood when combined adjunctively with standard therapies.\u003csup\u003e11\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdditionally, affron has been shown to improve the sleep quality of participants with self-reported sleep problems and to increase evening melatonin levels.\u003csup\u003e12,13\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medicinal_ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fg-table\" border=\"1\" collapse=\"collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"fg-head\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Vegetarian Capsule Contains:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\"\u003eSaffron Extract (affron®) (\u003ci\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/i\u003e) (stigma)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e  (3.5% Lepticrosalides® containing crocins and safranal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"non_medicinal_ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Medicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), stearic acid, silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dosage site-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Dose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdults (Mood, Symptoms of Stress, Nervousness, Sleep Quality):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 capsule per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks. For sleep quality, consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdolescents Over 12 Years of Age (Mood):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 capsule per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from any psychological disorder and\/or condition, such as frequent anxiety or depression, or if you are taking antidepressants. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners\/anticoagulants, have a bleeding disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"allergens\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians\/vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assured Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50596727619752,"sku":"BIOSAF001","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/6614\/9800\/files\/ScreenShot2024-11-28at2.20.05PM.png?v=1732821673","url":"https:\/\/institute-for-hormonal-health.myshopify.com\/products\/saffron-extract","provider":"Gracemed Functional Medicine and Hormonal Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}