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Saffron Extract

Recovery/Sleep · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

A spice extract studied for mood and appetite.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Some promising mood/appetite data; trials are small.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Standardized extract ~28–30 mg/day in studies.

Timing: Daily.

Role in a stack

Mood/appetite herb.

Redundancy check: Low priority vs fundamentals.

Cautions & safety

Expensive; not a replacement for mental-health care.

Discuss mood concerns with a clinician. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

mood/appetite interest

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.