BOTANICALS
Saffron (extract, 0.3% safranal)
Saffron extract supports a balanced mood and more restful sleep.
Also known as: Crocus sativus, saffron extract, safranal
At a glance
- Form
- Saffron extract · 0.3% safranal
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 30 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Stress & resilience*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
What the research says
In a placebo-controlled trial, about 15 mg a day of saffron extract improved both measured and self-reported sleep.*
RCT (double-blind, placebo-controlled) · 66 adults with anxiety-related sleep complaints · Pachikian BD, Nutrients 2021. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave saffron out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Health conditions
- Bipolar disorder
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Symptoms it’s studied for
From the Journal
- Which supplements help you sleep? What the research shows
Magnesium, L-theanine, melatonin, saffron, glycine and tart cherry: what the trials found, the doses studied, and when poor sleep is a reason to see a doctor instead.
Questions
How much saffron a day?
apiece formulas usually include 30 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is saffron used for?
Saffron extract supports a balanced mood and more restful sleep. In apiece it is part of formulas for Stress & resilience.*
Who should be careful with saffron?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; Bipolar disorder; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding; Trying to conceive. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get saffron in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Saffron can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.