Saffron Extract 88.5mg, Mood, Emotional Wellness + Eye, 210 Capsules | Mood + Emotional Wellness Supplement, Gentle, Non-Jittery, Calm, Focus + Restful Sleep, Curbs Snacking, Vegan

A very good Saffron supplement that works for both anxiety and depression. A 1-star review states consumerlabs did testing and that it is adulterated and that is completely false. It does have at least .3% safranal but unknown levels of crocins and picocrocins - those are more for the antidepressant effects and I believe it must have an adequate level of these chemicals. It helps me sleep amazingly well and has changed my life. I love how the pills are just large enough for the dosage as well. I have been taking Saffron for a few months now and it has also improved my vision noticeably at a distance.

I put a question mark because he couldn't exactly explain how it was helping, but when he ran out for a while, he asked me to get him more because he can tell the difference. From my observations, I think he has better focus and more cognitive resilience when taking it.

It took me most of the bottle to figure out for certain that this saffron stuff helps moderate overeating, but i've decided really works. I initially ordered it because i was having crazy insatiable craving-attacks after quarantine started, and i thought it was helping (for food cravings anyway!), but wasn't sure if the reduction was caused by my body balancing out a bit, or the saffron ( i took the time off as an opportunity to quit smoking and do some other detoxing/brain-chemistry meddling as well as the weird time being, well, a major life change!). also i would still be hit with cravings at night, and they seemed to increase and start earlier over time. it finally occurred to me that perhaps i should take one in the evening, instead of one before bed, and that notably and immediately evened out my daily craving intensity, so i feel it has to be the work of these little supplements, and has been, all along. I do think your body builds a bit of a tolerance to them maybe, but now that i worked the timing out better, it seems to be doing it's job, and i can add an extra pill if needed. I can't attest to how they compare to other brands, and I wouldn't say they necessarily suppress my actual appetite, but for someone with intense cravings/unreasonable eating compulsions that pop up, i think they're worth a try. it's not a miracle, but it could definitely help keep a diet on track, or quash a weight-gain trend. they don't make me feel weird or even queasy, either, like most supplements do, and i always take it on an empty stomach in the morning. i wish it would work for booze!

I was reading everyones reviews and wanted to add to it. You need to take any supplement at least 2 weeks before you see the full effects. You also need to be consistant. You can take up to 4 pills a day. Some people take 2 in the morning and then 1 to 2 in the evening. Or break it up to 4 times spread out theough the day. My original review- I bought this because I heard saffron extract helps with anxiety. The best part it also is an appetite suppressant. I take 2 pills every morning about 30 min after I wake up. I can tell you my mood has changed. And I also feel full most of the time. I know this stuff works because one day, something happened at work and my anxiety started. When I started feeling the anxiety and the over-thinking, I remembered that I forgot to take the pill that morning. So I took it right away. Within an hour, I could almost care less about what happened. Everytime I start to think about it, it does not bother me as much as it would if I didn't take this supplement. It really does work. Pills are small and there is no aftertaste.

Helps tremendously with mood support

There are significant concerns regarding the purity and authenticity of Double Wood Supplements' Saffron Extract based on independent laboratory testing. Here is what you need to know about this specific brand's saffron product: **ConsumerLab Testing (2023)** ConsumerLab, one of the most respected independent, third-party testing organizations for dietary supplements, conducted an evaluation of six popular saffron supplements in February 2023. Double Wood Supplements Saffron Extract was included in this batch. **The findings raised major red flags regarding adulteration:** * **Failed Extract Claims:** Testing revealed that the Double Wood product contained only a tiny fraction (reportedly around 3%) of its claimed saffron extract amounts. * **Signs of Adulteration:** ConsumerLab specifically tests for *picrocrocin*, a chemical compound that is entirely unique to genuine saffron. They found that the product contained so little picrocrocin that it strongly suggested the supplement was made from fake or adulterated ingredients rather than real saffron. * **Testing Methods:** ConsumerLab noted that some companies use unreliable testing methods that vastly overestimate the amount of saffron in a product, which can mislead consumers who rely on the label. ### **The Risk of Fake Saffron** Because true saffron is the most expensive spice in the world—requiring an immense amount of manual labor to harvest the tiny stigmas of the *Crocus sativus* flower—it is one of the most frequently counterfeited ingredients in the supplement industry. Manufacturers will often cut it with, or entirely substitute it for, cheaper botanicals like safflower, marigold, or turmeric, and then dye it to look authentic. **What to Look For Instead** If you are looking for an effective saffron supplement, you cannot rely solely on the manufacturer's label or Amazon reviews, as the FDA does not evaluate dietary supplements for purity before they hit the market. To ensure you are getting genuine, unadulterated saffron: * **Look for Patented Extracts:** Seek out supplements that use clinically studied, patented and trademarked raw material extracts (such as **Affron®** or **Satiereal®**). These raw ingredient suppliers have rigorous, standardized supply chains that are much harder to fake. * **Check for Independent Certifications:** Look for products that proudly display current passing seals from organizations like ConsumerLab, NSF International, or USP.

Has anyone else had issues receiving this? It was always on my subscribe and save with no issues, but now the last 2 deliveries just never shipped, though everything else did. So, I cancelled my shipment since it was supposed to arrive today and didn't ship (last time I gave it a week and it was just stalled with "shipping soon"). I ordered it separately thinking maybe that would help, but the ETA is a week or more from now. Because the bottle is so big and I only take 1 a day, I haven't gotten the "new version" everyone is talking about, but I'm REALLY unhappy about the shipping issues. I guess I will find another brand, but these were working for a while. I had to take a couple of weeks off every couple of months because they stop working... then start working again when I restart them. 3 stars because this shouldn't be so hard to just RECEIVE. :(

I'm not a review writer. I don't have time and I dont really care about anything that much to write about it. But I know how much some people depend on these reviews so.. I have been searching for a good appetite suppressant for soooo long. I wanted one that was fairly natural based, didn't require me to take 5 at a time, but are extremely effective and dont keep me up at night. I didn't have high hopes for these but they're cheap so I figured if they dont work I haven't wasted that much. Cut to the chase, I took one at 6am and while at work noticed it was 10 am and I still wasn't hungry. It was coming up on 18 hours since I had last eaten, but still not much of an appetite. I only ate at 11 because there were some free pastries in the kitchen. I only ate one and its 1pm now and still no appetite. So these may just be a winner. Man, I hope so.

I wanted to write a review because I believe this product has been a gamechanger for my family. As a homeschooling mother, I understand the importance of creating a positive and productive learning environment for my children. That's why I was excited to try saffron tablets as a natural alternative to help my children with ADHD focus and concentrate better. I am happy to say that these tablets have exceeded my expectations. They have helped my children focus for longer periods of time and have helped them maintain good working habits. My children have been able to complete their schoolwork with less distraction and have been able to retain more information as a result. I appreciate the fact that this is a natural alternative to hard drugs that could potentially damage a child's future. This is a great product and I highly recommend it to other families who are looking for a safe and effective way to help their children with ADHD focus and concentrate better.

It was my second purchase. The first bottle was great. Now the producer has changed the quality of capsule shells for some cheap, stinky plastic capsules. After swallowing you can feel it for hours because your stomach has problem to digest it. There was no problem with with the privious bottle - it contained white, odorless capsules. DO NOT BUY IT UNTIL THEY COME BACK TO THE HIGH QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT.

It’s another miracle cure for everything and help reduce your appetite been on it awhile, nothing changed.

Noticed no difference

Have been using a month now and can't comment on if my mood is better (I think it is) but can definitely say it has improved my usual over-eating. This one is also great value for the quantity provided