Uses & Benefits
Feature Summary
People of all ages can feel overwhelmed by stress and nervousness. When left unaddressed, perceived stress can negatively affect overall health and quality of life. Natural Factors Stress-Relax Saffron Extract features affron®, a 100% pure source of saffron that has been clinically studied for mood balance in adults, adolescents, and youth 12 years of age and over. Saffron has a calming effect on the body that helps relieve restlessness and nervousness. Daily use helps reduce symptoms of perceived stress, such as fatigue, weariness, and irritability.
Affron is a premium saffron ingredient that is standardized to 3.5% Lepticrosalides®, a complex of saffron’s key active compounds. Multiple clinical studies with adults and adolescents support its effectiveness for improving mood balance and related symptoms, such as tension, nervousness, sadness, and fatigue. Affron is made from a certified source of genuine Crocus sativus L. from Spain. It is extracted using a proprietary AFF® ON Cool-Tech process that preserves and concentrates saffron’s key bioactives without the use of chemicals.
Saffron Extract is delivered in convenient vegetarian capsules that contain a gentle 14 mg dose to be taken twice daily, alone or in combination with other Stress-Relax products. This is a great supplement for people age 12 years and up who perceive life as stressful and want to support feelings of relaxation naturally.
LABEL INFORMATION
Medicinal ingredients
| Each vegetarian capsule contains: |
| Saffron extract (AffronTM) (Crocus sativus) (stigma) |
28 mg |
| (3.5% Lepticrosalides® containing crocins and safranal) |
Non-medicinal Ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), stearic acid, silica.
Recommended use
Helps support mood balance, relieve restlessness and/or nervousness (calmative), and reduce the symptoms of perceived stress, such as fatigue, weariness, and irritability. Helps support mood balance in adolescents and youths 12 years and over.
Recommended dose
Recommended adult dose: Mood, symptoms of stress, nervousness: 1 capsule 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks. Adolescents over 12 years of age (mood): 1 capsule 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from any psychological disorder and/or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression, or if you are taking antidepressants. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners/anticoagulants, have a bleeding disorder, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Some people may experience anxiety/nervousness, increased appetite, nausea, and/or headache, in which case discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergen Statement
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
