The world's most expensive spice, grown from the crocus flower. Affron® is the exact saffron extract used in the mood and sleep studies.
Affron® saffron from Crocus sativus stigmas, hand-harvested in Spain's protected saffron region.
Why here: it's where this ingredient is genuinely best. We audit the supplier, then bring it to the USA to be made and tested.
Affron® saffron from Crocus sativus stigmas, hand-harvested in Spain's protected saffron region.
Extracted and standardized to 3.5% Lepticrosalides® by Pharmactive.
Encapsulated and bottled in an NSF-registered, cGMP facility.
Every lot checked for crocin content, identity (no dye adulteration), and microbials.
12 clinical trials on Affron®.
Because we use Affron® — the exact ingredient and dose from these studies, not a cheap generic — the research proves:
These are structure/function statements based on published studies of the ingredient — not on this finished product, and not a promise about any one person. Not evaluated by the FDA.†
Citations refer to published, peer-reviewed research on the ingredient — not on this finished product. Structure/function statements only, not evaluated by the FDA.† See all studies for Saffron →
Affron® is studied to support emotional balance in as little as four weeks.
Helps take the edge off ordinary daily stress.
Studied for falling asleep faster and waking less.
Saffron's crocins support retinal health.
These describe what the ingredient has been studied for — not a promise about you. Talk to your doctor before starting anything new.
The mood ingredient, at the full amount the studies used. Not a pinch for color.
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