Effects of Saffron Extract Supplementation on Mood, Well-Being, and Response to a Psychosocial Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Clinical Trial
Jackson PA, Forster J, Khan J, Pouchieu C, Dubreuil S, Gaudout D, Moras B, Pourtau L, Joffre F, Vaysse C, Bertrand K, Abrous H, Vauzour D, Brossaud J, Corcuff JB, Capuron L, Kennedy DO
Published in Frontiers in Nutrition
Key Findings
Saffron extract produced no significant change on most primary mood measures in healthy adults, with limited effects confined to some stress-response endpoints.
Conclusions
Largely null in a healthy, non-depressed population.
Limitations
Healthy sample with low symptom burden; single extract and dose.
Supplements Studied
Saffron extract produced no significant change on most primary mood measures in healthy adults.
Outcomes Measured
Saffron extract produced no significant change on most primary mood measures in healthy adults.
Study Details
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