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NOW Foods Saffron 50 mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 50 mg

Price/day

€0.28

Dose

50 mg

Servings/pack

60

Pack price

€16.90

Transparency Index

7.0/10

Recommended Solid saffron starter — if you just want an affordable option to try, this is a reasonable pick.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

Saffron has a growing evidence base for mood support and mild depressive symptoms. Multiple controlled studies with 30–50 mg/day show positive effects, comparable to low-dose antidepressants in certain populations.

Value for money 7.0/10

About €0.28 per day for saffron extract is still reasonable given the expensive raw material. For long-term use, cost becomes relevant.

Product quality 7.0/10

NOW Foods delivers base quality with GMP production. Without a specific brand name like Satiereal, raw material sourcing is less transparent than in premium products.

Label honesty 7.0/10

No exaggerated claims, but without stating the extract ratio or standardization it is hard to assess whether 50 mg corresponds to clinically relevant saffron extract.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW Foods references its in-house quality lab and GMP production. Stronger than budget brands, but no independent certificate for this specific product.

Product Description

NOW Foods Saffron delivers 50 mg saffron extract per capsule — a dose used in clinical studies for mood support. Saffron (Crocus sativus) is known for its potential effects on serotonin and dopamine pathways. Without a specific extract brand name (like Satiereal), raw material quality is somewhat less transparent.

What We Like

  • 50 mg dose — consistent with clinical studies
  • NOW Foods — established US manufacturer
  • 60 capsules for 2 months supply
  • No unnecessary fillers

What We’re Missing

  • No specified extract (e.g., Satiereal)
  • Not regularly available in Germany
  • Moderate cost of ~€0.28/day
  • Saffron quality varies considerably by raw material source

Usage Recommendation

Typical dose: 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal.

Other Saffron (Crocus sativus) products

Life Extension Optimized Saffron with Satiereal

8.1/10
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.

Read full dossier: Saffron (Crocus sativus) →