A single dose of 30 mg saffron extract (Safr’Inside) improves psychological stress response after exposure to a lab-based stressor, according to a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, cross-over study.
Postmenopausal women who consumed saffron reported higher happiness levels, says a new study from Iran published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.
A systematic review of evidence on the positive influence of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms has raised concerns about the possible risk of bias (RoB) due to selective reporting of outcomes and adverse reactions.
Saffron is more effective at treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and young adults than conventional pharmaceutical treatment (methylphenidate), according to researchers.
Latest research by Pharmactive Biotech points to saffron’s value in sports nutrition with the extract helping to increase resilience to stress and anxiety via regulation of post-exercise heart rate.
Results from a new industry funded human clinical study demonstrate how a standardised saffron extract can promote restorative sleep, and suggests a novel mechanism of action on melatonin levels.
A new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has revealed the positive effects of saffron extract on the psychological symptoms associated with perimenopause.
Six weeks of saffron supplementation led to improved sleep duration and quality in a recent study involving 66 volunteers, suggesting it could be a natural and safe replacement for sleeping pills.
Spain-based Pharmactive Biotech Products has launched a proprietary saffron ingredient called affronEYE to potentially address the negative impacts of blue-light exposure.
New research funded by Pharmactive Biotech Products has shown that saffron taken in conjunction with pharmaceutical antidepressants may assist adults with depression.
Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L., the clean-label saffron extract maker, says it has optimised product quality and concentration with AFF ON Cool-Tech.
