Life Extension Optimized Saffron with Satiereal

Life Extension · Capsule · 88 mg

Price/day

€0.42

Dose

88 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€24.90

Transparency Index

8.1/10

Recommended If you want to use saffron seriously, Satiereal is the gold standard among extracts — and this product delivers it cleanly.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Satiereal is a patented saffron extract (Crocus sativus) with its own clinical studies. Multiple randomized, placebo-controlled trials show significant effects on mood, snacking behavior, and mild depressive symptoms — one of the best-evidenced herbal extracts in this area.

Value for money 7.0/10

About €0.42 per day for a clinically validated patented extract is higher than generic products, but justifiably so given the quality of the Satiereal extract.

Product quality 9.0/10

Life Extension is one of the most scientifically positioned US brands. The use of the Satiereal patented extract and high formulation standards speak for themselves.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Life Extension communicates transparently about ingredients and studies. Notably more factual than market average — explicit disclosure of the Satiereal extract is a sign of transparency.

Third-party testing 8.0/10

Life Extension has extensive internal quality processes and references third-party testing — one of the quality benchmarks in the US market.

Product Description

Life Extension Optimized Saffron contains 88 mg Satiereal® saffron extract per capsule — Satiereal is a patented Crocus sativus extract with its own clinical study base. Clinical trials show effects on emotional eating, mood, and mild depressive symptoms. Compared to generic saffron products, Satiereal offers greater confidence in efficacy and quality.

What We Like

Satiereal® patented extract with its own study base
Highest transparency on extract identity
Life Extension — one of the most science-forward US manufacturers
Solid evidence for mood and emotional eating

What We’re Missing

Higher price of ~€0.42/day
Not regularly available in Germany
Only 60 capsules per pack
Saffron effects generally are subtle — not a miracle solution

Usage Recommendation

Suggested: 1 capsule daily with a meal. Consistent daily use for best results.

Other Saffron (Crocus sativus) products

NOW Foods Saffron 50 mg

7.0/10

Recommended

Ingredient dossier

Saffron is mainly studied for mood, stress, and PMS. Human trials are interesting, but still too small and narrow to justify broad health claims or premium pricing narratives.

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