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AOR AOR - Saffron 2.0 14mg, 60 vcaps

AOR Saffron - Standardized pure saffron extract supports healthy mood balance and helps manage stress. This highly prized herb has traditional health-related uses, from inflammation to PMS to digestive support. Saffron is now being seriously regarded for its therapeutic role in mood, homocysteine levels, anxiety, and more. It is a natural support for neurotransmitters which modulate various functions including sleep and mood. Saffron has been clinically proven to help manage stress while supporting mood balance and scientific studies continue to reveal its health-related advantages.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $41.78 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Adaptogen support: Herbs traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress.
Steady energy: Supports balanced energy without the spike and the crash.
Calm focus: Helps you stay even through demanding days.

Best suited to: wants the exact dose used in trials, prefers a botanical to an amino acid precursor, wants a short trial before committing.

What the research supports

One capsule holds 14 mg of Affron saffron extract, standardized to 3.48% crocin. Two a day means the 60-capsule bottle lasts a month.

Studies use 28 mg of saffron extract a day.

Mood (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Saffron affects serotonin activity in the brain, the same chemical messenger tied to mood regulation. Trials at this dose show measurable improvement in mood balance over several weeks.
Stress (evidence: limited, from small clinical trial): Saffron calms activity in brain regions tied to stress response, and small trials report lower self-rated stress after several weeks, though sample sizes remain small.

Read the literature: Mood on PubMed, Stress on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Wants the exact dose used in trials: Two capsules is 28 mg of Affron, which is the amount its published studies were built on.
Prefers a botanical to an amino acid precursor: Saffron works differently from 5-HTP or tryptophan and does not feed the same conversion pathway.
Wants a short trial before committing: A 30 day bottle covers most of the 4 to 8 week window where saffron trials report changes.

Look elsewhere if

Wants a sleep specific product: The label limits use for sleep quality to 4 weeks without practitioner advice. A melatonin or glycine product is designed for that job.
Looking for the cheapest option per day: Standardised saffron extract is expensive. A magnesium or B complex covers more common shortfalls for less.
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or has a bleeding disorder: The label rules this out. Ask a practitioner what would be appropriate.

What to expect

Saffron trials generally report changes over 4 to 8 weeks, so a 30 day bottle is about the minimum useful trial. It is not something you feel on day one, and the label asks for practitioner advice beyond 12 weeks.

How it compares

Compared with culinary saffron or unstandardised powder: Standardised to 3.48 percent crocin, so the active content is known and matches what the trials measured. The tradeoff: Far more expensive per gram of saffron, and you lose the culinary use.
Compared with 5-HTP for mood balance: Works through a different mechanism and does not carry 5-HTP's common stomach upset. The tradeoff: Considerably more expensive per day, and the body of research behind it is smaller.

Product details

Active ingredient: AOR - Saffron 2.0
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 14mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: 12 years & up: Take 1 capsule twice a day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Adolescents 12 years and over: For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a health care practitioner Adults: For use beyond 12 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. Adults (sleep quality): Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

12 years & up: Take 1 capsule twice a day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Adolescents 12 years and over: For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a health care practitioner Adults: For use beyond 12 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. Adults (sleep quality): Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Affron®: Saffron (Crocus Sativus) stigmas extract* (3.48% crocin, 0.03% 2,6,6-trimethylhexa-1,3-diene-1-carbaldehyde, extract ratio: 3:1 DHE: 42 mg dry): 14mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, dextrin (potato). Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with thyroid, sedative or immune medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Saffron 2.0

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.