Keep in mind that setting up and completing clinical studies is not an inexpensive process. The fact that affron® has multiple studies across different health concerns and demographics (ages) should be another reassuring reason to make it part of your daily regimen. Below you will find a brief summary of the topics and results along with a link to the published study for those who like more technical science. Adding to the amazing story behind affron®, the daily dose used in all studies (except for the bioavailability) us a small daily dose of just 28mg. This is another great example of the power behind affron® being a superior saffron extract.
A study published in Journal of Menopausal Medicine evaluated the use of affron® in perimenopausal (early stages or around the time menopause begins) women and its impact on their menopausal complaints. The results showed an improvement in psychological symptoms and a strong tendency to improve hot flashes and sweating.
Affron® has been shown to improve the positive affect (Kellet al. 2017) with an intake of 28 mg per day for 4 weeks.
Affron® intake for 28 days was associated with greater improvements in:
• Sleep quality as measured by the Sleeplessness Severity Index Score, with most changes occurring in the first 7 days of treatment*.
• Restorative sleep as measured by the RSQ*.
• Sleep quality and strong trends suggesting greater reductions in the number of awakenings after sleep onset and increases in alertness upon awakening*.*(Lopresti et al. 2020)