Saffron Extract Affron 30mg | 120 Capsules | Vit4ever

Saffron Extract with Affron by Vit4ever

Vit4ever's saffron extract 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.

What saffron extract and Affron are

Saffron 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*.

Standardized to 3.5 percent Lepticrosalides, what exactly does that mean?

Lepticrosalides 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*.

From saffron threads to extract

Saffron 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.

Vegan capsule and short ingredient list

The 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.

With 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.