Safran

- Pure extract of Crocus sativus
- Pure standardized saffron extract
- Natural neurotransmitter stimulant
- Promotes good mood balance
- Contributes to stress management
With over 150 compounds identified in its flower, this popular plant has many traditional health-related uses, from inflammation to PMS to digestive support. However, this product has recently gained renewed interest due to its therapeutic role in mood, homocysteine ​​levels, anxiety and more. It is a natural support for neurotransmitters which modulate various functions including sleep and mood. Studies to date support its effective role in the management of depressive symptoms, with mechanisms of action believed to be similar to those of prescription antidepressants (i.e., inhibition of monoamine reuptake [dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin] and inhibition of the N-methyl-D-aspartic acid [NMDA] receptor). Saffron also has GABA-like effects, which helps relieve feelings of anxiety. Saffron has been clinically proven to help with stress management, while promoting mood balance, and scientific studies continue to reveal its health benefits.
Saffron must be picked by hand under special conditions, which makes it one of the most luxurious and expensive plants. As a result, many so-called “saffron” products are adulterated with other, less expensive plants. AOR Saffron is a pure, standardized extract from Iran, obtained following a patented process which extracts the main active compounds from the stigma of saffron flowers without causing oxidative damage.