Saffron (Affron®)

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4. Kell G, Rao A, Beccaria G, Clayton P, Inarejos-García A, Prodanov M. affron® a novel saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) improves mood in healthy adults over 4 weeks in a double-blind

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6. Lopresti A, Smith S, Metse A, Drummond P. Effects of saffron on sleep quality in healthy adults with self-reported poor sleep: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Jun; 16(6): 937-947.

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8. Lopresti A, Smith S, Drummond P. An investigation into an evening intake of a saffron extract (affron®) on sleep quality, cortisol, and melatonin concentrations in adults with poor sleep: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-dose study.

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10. Lopresti A, Smith S. The Effects of a Saffron Extract (affron®) on Menopausal Symptoms in Women during Perimenopause: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. J Menopausal Med. 2021 Aug; 27(2): 66-78.

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13. Liu J, Yang Y, Qu Y. Effect of saffron supplementation on the glycemic outcomes in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Nutr. 2024 Mar; 11.

14. Ayati Z, Yang G, Ayati M, Emami S, Chang D. Saffron for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020Nov; 20(1): 333.