{"title":"Safran","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSafran : des extraits standardisés de Crocus sativus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe safran est obtenu à partir des stigmates rouges de la fleur de Crocus sativus, une plante cultivée notamment en Iran, en Espagne, en Grèce et au Maroc. La récolte se fait entièrement à la main : chaque fleur ne fournit que trois stigmates et il faut environ cent cinquante fleurs pour obtenir un gramme de safran séché. Cette rareté explique le prix élevé de l'épice et l'attention particulière portée à son authenticité et à sa qualité.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChez LUTO Supplements, vous trouverez le safran sous forme d'extrait standardisé Affron : pur, avec l'Extrait de safran Affron 30 mg de Vit4ever en 120 gélules, ou associé à la fibre glucomannane dans le Crave Control de German Elite Nutrition. Sur cette page, nous expliquons ce qu'est le safran, pourquoi les compléments utilisent un extrait standardisé et comment choisir le produit qui correspond à votre routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQu'est-ce que le safran ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe safran est utilisé depuis l'Antiquité comme épice et comme colorant, du bassin méditerranéen à la Perse. Les stigmates séchés contiennent des composés végétaux caractéristiques : les crocines, responsables de la couleur dorée, la picrocrocine, qui donne le goût légèrement amer, et le safranal, à l'origine de l'arôme typique. La teneur en ces composés varie selon l'origine, la récolte et le séchage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePourquoi un extrait plutôt que l'épice ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDans un complément alimentaire, la constance du dosage est essentielle. L'épice brute présente des teneurs variables d'un lot à l'autre, tandis qu'un extrait standardisé garantit une concentration définie en composés végétaux dans chaque gélule. Un extrait permet aussi un dosage faible et précis, sans le goût prononcé du safran, dans un format facile à prendre au quotidien.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQu'est-ce qu'Affron ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAffron est un extrait de safran breveté, produit en Espagne à partir de stigmates de Crocus sativus et standardisé en lepticrosalides, un ensemble de composés végétaux du safran. Chaque lot est analysé pour vérifier son identité et sa concentration. Nos deux produits au safran utilisent cet extrait, ce qui facilite la comparaison des dosages entre les étiquettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNos produits au safran\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'Extrait de safran Affron 30 mg de Vit4ever apporte une dose journalière de 30 mg dans une seule gélule, avec 120 gélules par flacon, soit quatre mois d'utilisation. Le Crave Control de German Elite Nutrition associe l'extrait Affron au glucomannane, une fibre issue de la racine de konjac. Le glucomannane, consommé dans le cadre d'un régime hypocalorique, contribue à la perte de poids ; cet effet est obtenu avec un apport journalier de 3 g en trois doses de 1 g, prises avec un à deux verres d'eau avant les repas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComment prendre un extrait de safran ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrenez la dose indiquée sur l'étiquette avec un verre d'eau, de préférence à un moment fixe de la journée. Comme pour la plupart des ingrédients végétaux, la régularité de la prise compte davantage que l'heure exacte. Pour le Crave Control, suivez les instructions spécifiques concernant la prise avant les repas et la quantité d'eau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePour qui le safran est-il intéressant ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUn extrait de safran s'adresse aux personnes qui souhaitent intégrer cet ingrédient végétal traditionnel dans leur routine quotidienne sous une forme pratique et dosée avec précision. La combinaison avec le glucomannane du Crave Control cible plutôt les personnes qui suivent un régime hypocalorique et recherchent un soutien pratique dans ce cadre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQualité et authenticité\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe safran fait l'objet de falsifications fréquentes dans le commerce des épices, ce qui rend le contrôle d'identité d'autant plus important. Un extrait breveté comme Affron, accompagné d'analyses par lot, offre des garanties sur l'origine et la concentration. Vérifiez toujours l'étiquette pour connaître le dosage exact et la liste complète des ingrédients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBon à savoir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRespectez la dose journalière recommandée indiquée sur l'emballage. Un complément alimentaire ne remplace pas une alimentation variée et équilibrée ni un mode de vie sain. En cas de traitement médical, de grossesse ou d'allaitement, demandez conseil à un professionnel de santé avant de commencer une supplémentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gen-crave-control-complexe-satiete","title":"Crave Control | Glucomannan + Affron | 180 Capsules | GEN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGEN Crave Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGEN Crave Control is a fiber complex in capsule form with \u003cstrong\u003eglucomannan\u003c\/strong\u003e as its main ingredient, supplemented with chromium and six plant extracts. Per daily dose of six capsules, you get 3040 mg of glucomannan, plus 200 mcg of chromium and extracts such as green tea, saffron, and griffonia. One pot contains 180 vegetable capsules, enough for thirty days. Below, you can read exactly what it contains and how to take the capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is glucomannan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber derived from the konjac plant root. The special characteristic of this fiber is a physical property: it absorbs a lot of water and therefore swells strongly in your stomach into a gelatinous mass. This is also the reason for the recommended intake. You take the capsules with plenty of water, one to two glasses, each time before a meal. And you never take them dry or just before bedtime. This is not a minor detail but a safety point: a swelling fiber must reach the stomach with enough liquid, otherwise it can get stuck in the esophagus. A daily dose of Crave Control provides 3040 mg of konjac fiber, divided into three servings of two capsules. Regarding what glucomannan does otherwise in your body, we deliberately make no claims here, as we respect the EU regulations on health claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChromium in the formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to fiber, the daily dose contains 200 mcg of chromium, in the form of chromium picolinate. This corresponds to 500% of the reference intake, so a generous dosage. Chromium is a trace element present in small quantities in your body and in food, much like zinc or selenium, for example. You find it naturally in small amounts in whole-grain products, nuts, and meat, among other things. In this formula, chromium is one of the eight active substances. Chromium picolinate is a common form in which chromium is found in supplements, and which the body absorbs reasonably well. We deliberately mention nothing more than the quantity and form, as here too we can only state what falls within EU regulations on claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe six plant extracts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrave Control is more than just glucomannan and chromium. The formula contains six plant extracts: fennel seed extract, green tea extract with 600 mg of EGCG, baobab fruit extract, Ceylon cinnamon extract, griffonia extract as a natural source of 5-HTP, and saffron extract under the Affron brand. These extracts each have a long tradition of use. Regarding their action, we can legally say little, as for botanical ingredients there are not yet approved claims. What we can mention are the label facts: saffron comes from Crocus sativus and provides 1.05 mg of Lepticrosalides per daily dose, griffonia naturally contains 100 mg of 5-HTP, and green tea extract is standardized to 600 mg of EGCG. Baobab and Ceylon cinnamon are incorporated as whole plant extracts, and fennel comes from fennel seed. Along with glucomannan and chromium, these six extracts form the eight components of the formula. This is precisely what distinguishes Crave Control from an isolated glucomannan powder: it combines the fiber with a series of plant extracts in an easy-to-take capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEight active substances and how to take them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, this formula contains eight active substances, totaling 5926 mg per daily dose. The capsule shell is vegetable (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), making Crave Control a vegan choice. One pot contains 180 capsules, enough for thirty days at six capsules per day, divided into three servings of two. Take each serving before a meal with one or two glasses of water. Pay attention to a few points. Green tea extract provides 600 mg of EGCG per daily dose, so do not take it on an empty stomach and do not use other products containing green tea on the same day. Griffonia is a natural source of 5-HTP, which means you should be careful if you are using antidepressants or other medications that influence serotonin metabolism. The product is not suitable for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and people under 18 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, Crave Control combines glucomannan, chromium, and six plant extracts in a single capsule. Glucomannan fiber only swells well with sufficient water, so this intake recommendation is not incidental but central to how to use the product. Therefore, read the instructions for use and safety information carefully before starting, because precisely with glucomannan, green tea, and 5-HTP, use is associated with some clear points of attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German Elite Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49386127687908,"sku":"gen-146","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9724\/7460\/files\/crave-control-final.png?v=1783855643"},{"product_id":"vit4ever-extrait-de-safran-affron-30mg-120-gelules-vit4ever","title":"Saffron Extract Affron 30mg | 120 Capsules | Vit4ever","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaffron Extract with Affron by Vit4ever\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVit4ever's \u003cstrong\u003esaffron extract\u003c\/strong\u003e provides 30 mg of Affron per daily dose of two capsules, obtained from selected saffron threads of Crocus sativus and standardized to 3.5 percent Lepticrosalides. Saffron is considered one of the most precious spices in the world. In this product, it comes in the form of a standardized brand extract in vegetable capsules, with a deliberately short ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat saffron extract and Affron are\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron comes from the Crocus sativus flower. Only the red stigmas, the saffron threads, are harvested by hand. Thousands of flowers are needed for a small amount, making saffron one of the world's most precious spices per gram, earning it the nickname \"red gold.\" Saffron extract is a concentrated form obtained from these threads. For harvesting, the flowers are picked by hand and the three red stigmas from each flower are collected separately, usually early in the morning before the flower opens. This labor-intensive harvesting explains why saffron is so special and why its price per gram is so high. Affron is a brand extract from Pharmactive Biotech Products made from selected saffron threads. Where ordinary saffron powder varies according to harvest and origin, Affron is brought to a fixed and defined composition. Thus, you know precisely with each capsule what you are consuming, instead of a variable amount of ground saffron. Saffron (Crocus sativus) contributes to emotional balance, helps with relaxation, and helps maintain a positive mood*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandardized to 3.5 percent Lepticrosalides, what exactly does that mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLepticrosalides are characteristic components of Affron saffron extract. They are used as a quality marker: by standardizing the extract to 3.5 percent Lepticrosalides, the composition remains identical from batch to batch. Standardizing means that an extract is adjusted to a fixed amount of a certain component, instead of simply using ground saffron. Two capsules provide 30 mg of Affron with 1.05 mg of Lepticrosalides, which amounts to 15 mg of Affron per capsule. This fixed ratio is the difference between a standardized extract and isolated saffron powder, whose active substance content can vary from harvest to harvest. Affron and Lepticrosalides are registered trademarks of Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U. What many people don't know: saffron has been used for centuries in Mediterranean cuisine and in traditional applications, long before it appeared as a standardized extract in capsule form. Saffron also helps maintain a good feeling of comfort before and during the menstrual cycle*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom saffron threads to extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron threads are harvested at maturity and carefully selected, usually by hand, as mechanical harvesting damages the fine threads. This is followed by a gentle water-based extraction to preserve the components of the threads without altering them with harsh solvents. Each batch is tested in independent laboratories for purity, active substance content, and quality standards. The current laboratory analysis can be requested from Vit4ever. The extract is packaged in Germany and Europe according to HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000:2018 standards. Since 2016, Vit4ever has represented food supplements with clear and transparent declarations and a wide assortment for daily use. Many people wonder why saffron extract in capsule form is more expensive than saffron threads at the grocer. The difference lies in standardization: ordinary saffron threads offer no guarantee regarding Lepticrosalides content, whereas this extract is specifically tested and adjusted for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVegan capsule and short ingredient list\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based material, with rice flour as a bulking agent. Furthermore, it contains no unnecessary additives: no gelatin, no sugar, no colorings, flavorings, or preservatives, and the product is lactose-free, gluten-free, titanium dioxide-free, and nanoparticle-free. Those looking for saffron extract in capsule form get a product with a limited and clear composition and a net content of 39 grams. The capsules themselves measure 22 by 9 mm and are therefore easy to swallow, even for those who have difficulty with large capsules. The difference from isolated saffron powder is not only in the convenience of a capsule but also in the precise and traceable dosage per unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 120 capsules, at two capsules per day, you have a supply for 60 days. Preferably take the two capsules at a fixed time with enough liquid, so your routine remains simple. Thus, Vit4ever's Affron Saffron Extract is a simple and vegan way to add standardized saffron extract to your daily routine, without the hassle of variable dosages as with isolated saffron powder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vit4ever","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49392791126244,"sku":"vit4-637","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9724\/7460\/files\/saffraan-1.webp?v=1783954696"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.fr\/en\/collections\/safran.oembed","provider":"LUTO Supplements France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}