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Stress-Relax Natural Factors - Stress-Relax Saffron Extract, 30 vcaps

Name: Stress-Relax Natural Factors - Stress-Relax Saffron Extract, 30 vcaps
Brand: Stress-Relax
SKU: natural-factors-stress-relax-saffron-extract
Price: 27.48 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Natural Factors Stress-Relax Saffron Extract - A premium supplement used to support mood balance and relaxation, and to help relieve symptoms of stress. It features affron, a 100% pure source of standardized saffron extract that has been clinically studied for mood balance. 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. 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 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.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $27.48 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 a botanical at its real studied dose, frayed and irritable most days for weeks, an adolescent over 12 needing mood support.

What the research supports

One capsule is 28 mg of affron saffron extract, the exact dose used in its trials. 30 capsules is a month supply.

Trials on this extract use 28 mg a day, exactly this dose.

Mood balance (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Saffron's crocins and safranal are thought to act on mood-regulating brain chemicals. Trials at this exact dose show improvement on standard mood scales over four to eight weeks in otherwise healthy adults.
Perceived stress (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): The same compounds are linked to lower self-reported stress, weariness and irritability. Trials at 28 mg found reductions over four to twelve weeks in adults without a diagnosed mood condition.
Adolescent mood (evidence: limited, from randomized controlled trial): The same dose has a separate label schedule for adolescents over twelve. Controlled research in that age group exists but is far smaller than the adult evidence behind this extract.
Sleep quality (evidence: limited, from randomized controlled trial): Some of the same trials also tracked self-rated sleep alongside mood, and reported improvement. Sleep was a secondary measure though, not the main thing those studies set out to test.

Read the literature: Mood balance on PubMed, Perceived stress on PubMed, Adolescent mood on PubMed, Sleep quality on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Wants a botanical at its real studied dose: 28 mg standardised to 3.5 percent Lepticrosalides is the trial dose and the trial material, not a diluted version of them.
Frayed and irritable most days for weeks: The trials on this extract track perceived stress, weariness and irritability over four to twelve weeks, which is the pattern it fits.
An adolescent over 12 needing mood support: The label carries a separate schedule for over-12s, which most stress botanicals on the shelf do not.

Look elsewhere if

Someone who wants to feel calmer tonight: L-theanine at 200 mg or magnesium bisglycinate act the same day. Saffron's trials measure change across four to eight weeks.
Anyone watching cost per day closely: Saffron is the most expensive spice by weight and the price per capsule shows it. Ashwagandha or L-theanine cover perceived stress for far less per day.
A child under 12: The label starts at 12 years, so a product formulated and labelled for younger children is the right shelf.

What to expect

Nothing on day one and likely nothing in week one. The trials on this extract report first changes around week two, with the fuller picture at four to eight weeks. Judge it at the end of the bottle rather than partway through. The label says to check with a practitioner past 12 weeks.

How it compares

Compared with a standardised ashwagandha extract: Saffron's human work is aimed squarely at mood scales and it does the job at 28 mg in one capsule, where ashwagandha's centres on cortisol and perceived stress at 300 to 600 mg a day. The tradeoff: Cost per day is several times higher, and there are fewer total human trials behind saffron than behind ashwagandha.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Saffron extract (affron®) (Crocus sativus) (stigma), (3.5% Lepticrosalides® containing crocins and safranal)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 30
Suggested use: Adults (mood, symptoms of stress, nervousness, sleep quality): 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks. For sleep quality, consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks. Adolescents over 12 years of age (mood): 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISURA
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Stress-Relax

How to take it

Adults (mood, symptoms of stress, nervousness, sleep quality): 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks. For sleep quality, consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks. Adolescents over 12 years of age (mood): 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 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 vegetarian capsule contains

Saffron extract (affron®) (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.

Free from

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or genetically modified genes or proteins. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans

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 Natural Factors - Stress-Relax Saffron Extract

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.