SAFRAN (SAFR'INSIDE®) - 30 GÉLULES

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is the most precious spice in the world, nicknamed "red gold" since antiquity. Revered by the pharaohs of Egypt, used by Cleopatra in her baths, and prescribed by Persian physicians to relieve sorrows of the mind, Saffron has been used for over 3,000 years in traditional pharmacopoeias.

Beyond its millennia-old history, Saffron is now studied for its role in mood support, stress management, and emotional balance. It notably contains safranal and crocins, two families of bioactive compounds responsible for its effects on the nervous system and mental serenity.

Our Saffron capsule supplement provides a patented French extract, Safr'Inside®, at a dose of 30 mg per day, for easy integration into your daily routine.

Safr'Inside® is a patented saffron extract developed by the French laboratory Activ'Inside, based in Libourne, near Bordeaux. It is one of the rare 100% French and clinically studied saffron extracts available on the market.

Its specificity lies in a proprietary encapsulation technology that preserves 10 times more safranal than standard extracts. Safranal is the signature volatile compound of saffron, responsible for its action on emotional balance, but usually lost during conventional extraction processes.

Safr'Inside® is standardized to 0.2% safranal measured by U-HPLC, guaranteeing consistent concentration and quality in every batch. This French innovation captures the active essence of saffron in a single capsule.

Saffron is a treasure of phytotherapy, containing several families of bioactive compounds studied by scientific research:

• Safranal: signature volatile compound, responsible for the aroma and action on emotional balance
• Crocins and crocetin: carotenoids responsible for the red color, with antioxidant action
• Picrocrocin: compound responsible for the characteristic taste of saffron
• Flavonoids: natural antioxidant compounds
• Kaempferol: polyphenol studied for its protective properties

This richness in bioactive compounds makes Saffron one of the most versatile and precious medicinal plants in traditional pharmacopoeia.

Saffron can be taken at any time of day, according to your rhythm and preference. It is generally recommended to take it in the morning with a meal, with a large glass of water, to benefit from its effects on emotional balance throughout the day.

For occasional use, a capsule can be taken 30 minutes before a stressful event (public speaking, exam, tense situation) to benefit from the clinically demonstrated rapid soothing action (Pouchieu et al., 2023 study).

A course of at least 1 to 3 months is recommended to fully benefit from its properties, as effects on emotional balance build progressively with regular intake.

The effects of Saffron manifest at two complementary levels.

In the short term, a clinical study published in Nutrients in 2023 (Pouchieu et al.) demonstrated that a single dose of 30 mg of Safr'Inside® significantly reduces perceived stress within 30 minutes of intake, during a laboratory acute stress test.

In the long term, the pivotal study published in Frontiers in Nutrition in 2020 (Jackson et al.) demonstrated a significant improvement in mood and emotional well-being in subjects supplemented with 30 mg/day of Safr'Inside® for 8 weeks. The benefits therefore build over time, with measurable results from 4 to 8 weeks of daily intake.

The saffron market is very uneven in quality. Many standard extracts lose a large part of their safranal, the key volatile compound, during traditional extraction processes (drying, grinding, exposure to heat or oxygen).

Safr'Inside® stands out with its proprietary encapsulation technology, which protects safranal from degradation and preserves 10 times more safranal than non-encapsulated extracts. Concretely, 30 mg of Safr'Inside® provides a significantly higher concentration of active compounds than an equivalent standard extract.

This French innovation is validated by several clinical studies published in international scientific journals (Frontiers in Nutrition, Nutrients, Food & Function), making it one of the best-documented saffron extracts in the world.

Yes, Saffron combines particularly well with other dietary supplements with complementary properties.

Relevant combinations: Saffron + Magnesium+ for complete nervous system and stress management support; Saffron + Ashwagandha KSM-66® for a comprehensive adaptogenic and anti-stress approach; Saffron + Vitamin B Complex for complete energy and nervous support; Saffron + Optimal Sleep for those who wish to combine emotional balance and sleep quality.

It is advisable to introduce supplements one at a time over a few days to observe individual tolerance, and to seek advice from a healthcare professional if taking several supplements simultaneously.

No. Saffron is a traditional plant used for over 3,000 years, with no risk of habituation or dependence, unlike some anxiolytic or antidepressant medications.

At recommended doses (30 mg/day), Saffron is very well tolerated. Published clinical studies on Safr'Inside® reported no significant side effects compared to placebo.

However, it is important to not exceed the recommended daily dose. At very high doses (above 1.5 g per day, which corresponds to 50 times the recommended dose), saffron may cause adverse effects. At the physiological dose of 30 mg/day, no risk has been documented.

Saffron is generally well tolerated in capsule extract form, but certain precautions must be observed.

It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as saffron at high doses may have a uterotonic effect. Consumption is also not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

People taking antidepressant (particularly SSRIs), anxiolytic, or anticoagulant medication should consult their doctor before use, as saffron may interact with these classes of medication.

For adults only. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Yes. Our Nutrition•pro Saffron is packaged in vegetable capsules (HPMC) and contains no animal-derived ingredients. It is perfectly suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Our formula is also gluten-free, lactose-free, GMO-free, sugar-free, colorant-free, and free from artificial preservatives. It is therefore suitable for people following specific diets or looking for dietary supplements with clean compositions.

Our Saffron is manufactured in France with the patented raw material Safr'Inside®, developed by Activ'Inside in Libourne, with particular attention paid to extract quality, traceability, and composition transparency.