Saffron Extract

Since making the move from Florida up to Delaware, my schedule has stayed pretty packed with business travel. Between jumping on flights and staying on top of my meetings, I’ve been looking for ways to keep my mood and appetite a bit more balanced. Saffron came up as a good option for managing stress and "emotional eating," especially when I'm stuck in hotels. I picked up the Mother Nutrient Saffron Extract primarily because of the 240-capsule count. I’m away from home so often that I really didn't want to deal with a subscription or having to reorder every month. The Breakdown The first thing you’ll notice is that this bottle is a commitment. It’s labeled as a 7-month supply, though if you’re taking one 88.5mg capsule daily, it actually stretches a bit further. The capsules are small and veggie-based, which makes them easy to toss into a travel pill organizer without taking up much room. From a practical standpoint, the main thing I noticed after a few weeks was a slight curbing of my appetite. Usually, when I’m tired from travel, I tend to graze on whatever is in the airport lounge or the hotel minibar. This seems to take the edge off those cravings. It’s not a drastic change—you aren't going to suddenly forget to eat—but it makes it easier to make better choices when you're busy. The Reality Check It isn't a perfect fix, though. One thing I’ve noticed in my own experience and seen in other feedback is that the results are very gradual. If you’re looking for a "mood lift" that hits you like a cup of coffee, this isn't it. It’s a very subtle, background shift that you only really notice when you realize you haven't been as stressed about the small stuff as usual. Also, some people find the 88.5mg dose a little high for a starting point. While I’ve been fine with it, if you have a sensitive stomach, you might want to take it with a meal. I tried taking it on an empty stomach before an early morning flight once, and I felt a little bit of mild nausea until I finally got some food in me. The packaging is also pretty basic—nothing fancy—but it keeps the light out, which is what matters for keeping the extract fresh. Value for Money In terms of the math, the value is where this product shines. Saffron is traditionally a very expensive spice and supplement. By buying in bulk like this, you’re paying a fraction of what those 30-day bottles cost. For a frequent traveler like me, the convenience of not thinking about a refill for over half a year is worth the price alone. Final Thoughts Overall, this supplement met my expectations for a simple, long-term solution. It’s a no-frills product that does exactly what it says on the bottle. It helps keep my mood steady and my snacking under control during the travel grind. It's not a "miracle worker," but as a consistent part of a daily routine, it's a solid, practical choice.

Using for help managing depression and anxiety symptoms: I’ve been taking one capsule a day in the morning for 2 months now. I think this is going to be the first winter in the past 5 years that I’m actually going to remember. My dishes are done, I’m up to date with my laundry, I’m able to lead an active lifestyle, I can even READ. All of those things have been impossible for me in years past. This past December I was experiencing one of the worst depressive episodes of my entire life. I had broken down and was trying to make an appointment with someone, anyone, to finally get on antidepressants. But making appointments is one of the things that’s harder for me to do because of my mental health struggles. I also was turned down repeatedly due to a lack of availability. My sister told me about a clinical trial where Saffron showed a similar efficacy to popular antidepressants, and without the side effects my fellow sad buds have told me about. I was down to try literally anything, so I ordered this, two days later started taking it daily, and within a week I started to notice a real difference. My fiancé (who usually had to pick up my slack when my “Depression:Original Flavor” turned to “Depression: Now with a Seasonal Affective Twist: 30% more FREE”) commented on how much he saw me feel like myself after about 3 weeks. Now that it’s been 2 months I feel confident leaving all 5 stars and wish I could leave 1000. Some of y’all trying this for weight loss — I can’t say it’s helped me there, but I will say my emotional binge eating has gotten manageable because my depressive symptoms have become manageable, so I think it may help over time. Would be a great perk, but I don’t even care honestly, I’m just so glad I have my life back and I’m grateful to be able to be truly present for it. Disclaimer: This is not an anti meds review, LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR - and maybe ask them about saffron ;)

I started these 3 weeks ago, I have noticed great improvements. I can focus and get things done, I am actually finding joy in the things I like to do. Before this I was struggling with my adhd and depression badly. I have no insurance and so wasn't able to see a doctor and get help or prescriptions and now i feel like i can actually live again not just survive. I can say full heartedly these have changed my life. I don't feel like I am hopelessly drowning anymore. My husband even agrees and says he has missed me smiling this much. My executive disfunction has improved so much with this supplement in such a short time I am so impressed and pleased. I am recommending this to everyone I know and will definitely be buying again.

I thought there was a full piece of rice in the capsule. however, I took one apart and found that was all powder. It’s very faint print of rice in each caplet. A filler to make more money. I suppose there’s a deal at Costco right now I’m gonna go there and see what it’s all about. It’s too soon to state how this saffron works for me.

I just received this item on Monday, 7/1 so I can't really rate it. I gave it 5 stars only because the pills are easy to swallow and it arrived quickly (although I have Prime so everything always comes quickly). I really hope this works. I need to lose about 10 pounds and also want it to work for my eye health. I can re-rate it after I've been using it for a while. I do like that it will last me 180 days seeing how you only need to take 1 per day. I changed this to 3 stars only because I've been taking it for 2 weeks and I seem to be eating more than normal. I want to eat less.

This Safron has helped me manage my anxiety and stress. It has kept me calm.