Saffron Found to Improve Sleep Quality, But There’s a Catch

SlashGear ^ | Brittany A. Roston

[nickcarraway]

A popular, but pricey, spice called saffron may be able to improve sleep quality in adults who often experience unrestful nights, according to a new study. The research comes from the same team that previously linked saffron with an antidepressant effect, at least in people who have up to moderate depression and who are also taking a prescription antidepressant medication.

Saffron is a popular spice derived from the flower best known as ‘saffron crocus.’ The spice resembles a crimson-colored thread; it is plucked from the crocus flowers, meaning that unlike other spices, this one hard to gather in large quantities. As a result, true saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.

Despite the cost, this spice remains popular as a supplement in addition to an ingredient, with some people claiming to experience various benefits from this compound. One of those benefits, past research has found, may be a reduction in depression symptoms for people who have mild or moderate depression.

The latest study out of Murdoch University has also found that saffron may improve sleep quality in people who don’t have depression and who are physically healthy, but who report experiencing poor sleep quality night after night. The participants in the study were described as medication-free for at least four weeks leading up to the study.

The researchers found that saffron improves sleep quality, but there’s a ‘catch’ — the research involved a pharmaceutical-grade saffron extract called ‘affron’ that was dosed at 14mg twice per day. The beneficial effects on sleep quality were reported during the first week of study, though additional research with larger groups of people is necessary.

Because the study involved a standardized saffron extract, some people may struggle to get the same benefits by taking raw, dried saffron or over-the-counter supplements.

[GOP Poet]

Interesting. Thanks!

[Buckeye McFrog]

I’m just mad about Saffron
Saffron’s mad about me...

[DIRTYSECRET]

A bit expensive.

[Bell Bouy II]

but there’s a ‘catch’

Yup,$$$$

[null and void]

They call it mellow yellow...

[MrEdd]

I prefer Electrical Banana.

[nickcarraway]

It’s bound to be the very next thing?

[Dutch Boy]

I think this Saffron could be more expensive.

[Bob434]

[[Saffron Found to Improve Sleep Quality, But There’s a Catch]]

I’ll say there’s a catch- It’s expensive as all get out- about $190 per ounce-

[Red Badger]

I’m just wild about Saffron!.....................

[HombreSecreto]

quite rightly

[Disambiguator]

I guess it’s time for a music break!

To me, these three songs evoke similar memories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQNBQI3UDag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFEewD4EVwU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_i7PKdQJU4

[L.A.Justice]

I’m just wild about Saffron!.....................

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Saffron Burrows...I have seen her in movies...She was born in UK.

[Red Badger]

Mellow Yellow (BBC Session)
Donovan

I’m just mad about Saffron
Saffron’s mad about me
I’m just mad about Saffron
She’s just mad about me

They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow

I’m just mad about Fourteen
Fourteen’s mad about me
I’m just mad about Fourteen
She’s just mad about me

They call me mellow yellow
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow

Born high forever to fly
Wind velocity nil
Wanna high forever to fly
If you want your cup our fill

They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow

Electrical banana
Is gonna be a sudden craze
Electrical banana
Is bound to be the very next phase

They call it mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow

Saffron, yeah
I’m just mad about her
I’m just mad about Saffron
She’s just mad about me

They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Donovan Leitch
Mellow Yellow (BBC Session) lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

[Flash Bazbeaux]

Trip out on the psychedelic vibes of the Bananas in Pyjamas version.

Complete with light show, mirror ball, and lava lamps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75CmmAyFm-s

[usurper]

I’ll say there’s a catch- It’s expensive as all get out- about $190 per ounce-

I love it, but have no idea where you would even buy it. Its not like you could fine is on the spice rack at the grocery story.

[real saxophonist]

WAY more...

[xp38]

There are cheaper alternatives.

[Bob434]

can get it off amazon- maybe even walmart too- or costco or something- online-