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Saffron Extract (Affron)

Half-life

~1-2 hours

What is Saffron Extract (Affron)?

Standardized saffron extract (Affron brand) with crocins and safranal. Potent mood enhancement.

How Saffron Extract (Affron) works

Safranal and crocin compounds modulate serotonin and dopamine. Inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) — antidepressant-like mechanism. Anti-inflammatory via NF-kB inhibition.

Saffron Extract (Affron) half-life

~1-2 hours (crocins in plasma)

Saffron Extract (Affron) side effects

  • Generally very safe
  • Mild GI upset in some
  • Avoid with SSRIs without medical supervision (serotonin syndrome theoretical)

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