Saffron Extract
Description
Ingredients: Saffron, Filtered Water, Organic Cane Alcohol
Live life il-umi-nated with Umi Saffron Extract, harnessing the power of nature and the time honored tradition of herbalism to bring you the most expensive spice in the world in its most bioavailable form. Saffron, also known as the sunshine herb due to it's renowned mood boosting properties is tinctured by a master herbalist, extracted into a potent bioavailable liquid for optimal results.
Umi uses Grade A, single origin Negin and Sargol Saffron ethically sourced and sustainably farmed from Herat Afghanistan. Made and bottled with love by a master herbalist in Colorado, USA.
Saffron has been used medicinally for centuries due to its extensive medicinal properties. Saffron is also used in cooking, skin care, perfumes and natural dye.
Please read below for details on health benefit studies including links to scientific support. Please note contraindications also listed below.
To use as a supplement, Take one dropperful once a day in water or juice, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
To use in recipes, simply add Saffron Extract directly to the recipe to taste towards the end of the cooking process.
Add 1 dropper to boiling water to make Saffron Tea.
Just a drop mixed into your favorite face serum or cream goes a long way.
Saffron is renowned for its mood boosting properties. Saffron works as an anti-depressant by increasing dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine levels in the brain. Clinical research suggests that taking 30 milligrams of saffron daily may have similar effects to SSRI drugs used to treat mild-to-moderate depression. Saffron may also help reduce stress responses. In one study, participants who inhaled saffron aroma for 20 minutes experienced a decrease in anxiety and salivary cortisol levels.
Dr Daniel Amen, a leading brain doctor, in his recent book Raising Mentally Strong Kids - suggests giving kids 10 - 30mgs of Saffron per day for ‘Natural Strategies That Help All Types Of Depression’
Source:NIH
Saffron's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may help maintain healthy arteries and blood vessels. One study found that saffron extract helped people with coronary artery disease reduce their body mass index, total fat mass, and waist circumference.
Source: NIH
A study found that saffron supplementation lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The longer the duration of the study, the greater the reduction in diastolic blood pressure.
A study found that combining saffron with resistance training may help improve blood pressure in the elderly.
Source: NIH
Saffron may help with hormonal imbalances and other menstrual health issues by reducing PMS symptoms and regulating hormonal fluctuations.
PMS: A 2015 review found that women who took 30 mg of saffron daily had fewer PMS symptoms than those who took a placebo. Saffron's active ingredient, safranal, may help with serotonin levels, which are linked to PMS symptoms like anxiety, irritability, and emotional imbalance.
Menstrual pain: Saffron may help reduce menstrual pain.
Menopausal symptoms: Saffron may help with psychological symptoms of menopause, such as anxiety and depression.
Sources: NIH,Annals of Medicine and Surgery
Saffron may help with ADHD symptoms in kids and adults. Studies suggest that saffron may be comparable to or more effective than methylphenidate for treating ADHD symptoms. Saffron may be beneficial because it contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties that may improve neuronal function. These compounds may also influence neurotransmitter levels in the brain, which can help with mood stability and focus.
Sources: NIH,Science DIrect,Healthline
Saffron has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties that may help improve eye health and slow the progression of eye diseases.
Macular degeneration: Saffron may help improve visual function in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including both dry and wet types. Saffron may also help stabilize "at-risk" photoreceptors, which are diseased but not yet dead.
Glaucoma: Saffron may help decrease intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma.
Diabetic maculopathy: Crocin, a component of saffron, may help improve best corrected visual acuity and decrease central macular thickness in patients with diabetic maculopathy.
Retinitis pigmentosa: Saffron may protect the eyes from the damaging effects of bright light, which can affect genetic eye diseases like retinitis pigmentosa.
Sources: NIH,Medical News Today,News Medical
Some evidence suggests that saffron may help with weight loss by reducing appetite and improving metabolism:
Appetite suppression: Saffron may help people feel less hungry and snack less frequently.
Metabolism: Saffron may improve glucose and lipid metabolism.
Weight loss: Saffron may help reduce body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and total fat mass.
Cholesterol: Saffron may improve HDL (good) cholesterol and lower triglyceride levels.
Sources: NIH,Science Direct,NIH
Do not exceed 100mgs per day of Saffron, Saffron can be toxic at levels of 5g and up.
Saffron is contraindicated in certain situations, including:
Pregnancy: Saffron can cause uterine contractions and bleeding, and may lead to miscarriage.
Allergies: People who are allergic to saffron or related plants, such as Lolium, Olea, or Salsola, should not take saffron.
Bipolar disorder: Saffron can increase excitability and impulsive behavior in people with bipolar disorder.
Low blood pressure: Saffron can lower blood pressure, so it should be used with caution by people who are taking medications for high blood pressure.
Surgery: Saffron slows down the central nervous system, so it should be stopped at least two weeks before surgery.
Medications: Saffron can interact with many medications, including antidepressants, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and sedatives.
Sources: NIH,Dr. Axe,Medical News Today,RX List,NIH
