mood | with saffron & turmeric

• Saffron (Affron®)
• Turmeric

mood helps:

• Achieve a balanced mood, reduce feelings of irritability, restlessness and nervousness with Saffron (Affron®)
• Promote a healthier mental outlook
• Provide a source of antioxidants providing anti-inflammatory benefits from turmeric

Adults (19+): Take 2 capsules once daily.
Take consistently to experience full results.

We chose the well researched, branded ingredient Affron® that is standardized to optimize its mental wellness benefits, it has several clinical studies with overwhelmingly positive results. You would have to take A LOT of saffron to achieve the beneficial effects that a saffron extract would (extract ratio for our product is 3:1 meaning it has the equivalency of 3 times dried saffron powder). We have also added other ingredients that complement saffron to provide additional benefits.

Risk starts at >5g or more per day - our dose is well under 5g (28 mg of saffron is in our daily dose). Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking mood if you are suffering from an anxiety disorder of any kind.

Our saffron (Affron®) is sourced from Spain in the Spanish Castilla-La-Mancha region, which has been grown and nurtured for centuries, harvested through manual picking during a brief daily window of time. Quality raw material, and full controlled proprietary production, pioneered standardization in Lepticrosalides and backed by the most robust scientific evidence. With beneficial effects repeatedly proven in several clinical trials making this saffron extract the gold standard in the market.

The emerging research on turmeric and its potential for mood support is impressive, with studies exploring its effects on treating mood disorders including depression.¹'²³ Researchers have even begun to investigate the synergistic effects of saffron and turmeric combined!⁴ We’re thrilled to be part of this evolving field of science.

• 1. Lopresti AL, Maes M, Maker GL, Hood SD, Drummond PD. Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Affect Disord. 2014;167:368-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2014.06.001  
• 2. Al-Karawi D, Al Mamoori DA, Tayyar Y. The role of curcumin administration in patients with major depressive disorder: mini meta-analysis of clinical trials. Phytother Res. 2016 Feb;30(2):175-83. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.5524
• 3. Yu JJ, Pei LB, Zhang Y, Wen ZY, Yang JL. Chronic supplementation of curcumin enhances the efficacy of antidepressants in major depressive disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2015 Aug;35(4):406-10. https://doi.org/10.1097/jcp.0000000000000352
• 4. Lopresti AL, Drummond PD. Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Affect Disord. 2017;207:188-196. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2016.09.047

Using a turmeric extract at 95% curcuminoids (22-60:1, equivalent to a 3,300-9000mg per dose) allows us to get closer to the research proven dosage for inflammation. While fermented turmeric helps to improve absorption of the spice, we would need a lot of it to see a benefit!

Although there have been clinical studies that investigate saffron in treating major disorders, Health Canada has not recognized the treatment of these conditions with this ingredient. We recommend you consult your health care practitioner if you are on any medications or have a diagnosis to ensure there are no contraindications.