Solaray Saffron Extract 30mg
Summary
Solaray's saffron supplement contains 30mg of Affron® — the patented, standardized saffron extract used in the clinical trials that demonstrated equivalency to Prozac and Zoloft for mild to moderate depression. Standardized to 3.5% Lepticrosalides®, the bioactive compound complex responsible for saffron's therapeutic effects. Triple tested in an ISO-certified lab for potency, contaminants, and heavy metals. Single ingredient, vegan capsule, no fillers or synthetic additives. The cleanest, most direct way to get the exact extract the science was built on.
At a glance
Key ingredients 5
Affron® Saffron Extract (30mg)Very Good
Patented standardized extract of Crocus sativus stigmas, sourced from Spain. Standardized to 3.5% Lepticrosalides® — the bioactive complex of crocins, crocetin, and safranal responsible for saffron's antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. Used in 12+ randomized controlled trials. Demonstrated equivalent efficacy to SSRIs for mild to moderate depression and anxiety with 23% fewer adverse events. Inhibits reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine simultaneously, while reducing neuroinflammation, lowering cortisol, and increasing BDNF. The only saffron extract with this level of clinical validation.
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Amino acid and inhibitory neurotransmitter that supports sleep onset and calm focus; complements saffron's mood and sleep benefits.
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Plant-derived inert bulking agent. No active health impact.
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Vegan capsule shell. Delivery vehicle only.
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Anti-caking flow agent, GRAS. No active health impact at supplement levels.
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Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods
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