Saffron. The spice your grandmother cooked with has a second job.
Saffron extract is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus, standardized for crocin and safranal, the two compounds studied for mood and sleep, including in perimenopause.
Persia has trusted it for 3,000 years. We just made the dose exact: 30 mg, one capsule, every night.
It is not a sedative, it will not knock you out in 20 minutes. Taken with dinner, it builds the overnight calm that keeps the 3am switch from flipping. Give it 2 to 4 weeks. Then it holds.
The verdict is in.
Saffron extract is one of the most studied botanicals for sleep and mood. The numbers below come from our own reviews. The clinical trials behind the ingredient are on the study page.
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Sleep
of customers who bring up sleep had a positive experience
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Mood
of customers who bring up mood had a positive experience
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of customers who mention recommending would recommend it
One gesture. Mood, cravings, and the whole night.
Someone will ask what changed
A steadier mood shows up in how you answer the phone, the kids, the traffic. Someone will ask what changed.
Bedtime, without the bracing
You wake up at 6:30 because your body is done sleeping, not at 3:00 because it gave up. The day starts on your side.
What people say about us
FAQ
Can I take it with my antidepressant?
Can I take it with my antidepressant?
Not without asking your prescriber. Saffron acts on the same pathways some antidepressants use. Most people on an SSRI should not add it on their own. We say this on the front page on purpose.
How long until I notice something?
How long until I notice something?
Most people: 2 to 4 weeks for the nights. Some feel the evening calm in the first week. If nothing at 8 weeks, take the refund.
Will it make me drowsy or foggy in the morning?
Will it make me drowsy or foggy in the morning?
No. At 30 mg, that is not what reviewers report. At 88 mg (the common Amazon dose) some report headaches, jitters or the opposite of calm. That is why we do not sell that dose.
Is this a subscription?
Is this a subscription?
No. One bottle, one charge. Subscribing is optional, offered later, with a reminder 7 days before every charge.
Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Please skip it. There is not enough safety data, and we would rather lose the sale.
Is it for men too?
Is it for men too?
Yes. Same capsule, same dose. A good share of the best saffron reviews are written by husbands who tried it after their wife did.
What will it not do?
What will it not do?
It will not put you to sleep in 20 minutes. It will not replace HRT. It will not help with a partner who snores or a toddler who wakes you. It supports the calm your nervous system is missing at 3am; it is not a sedative.