Saffron Extract
Depression & Mood Disorders
🌿 Saffron Extract
Clinical meta-analyses show 30mg/day saffron extract is as effective as fluoxetine (Prozac) and imipramine for mild-to-moderate depression, with far fewer side effects.
✅ Beneficios Principales
📋 Cómo Usar
Take 15mg standardized saffron extract (Affron® or Crocus sativus) twice daily.
⚠️ Seguridad y Precauciones
Expensive — beware of counterfeit products. Avoid doses above 200mg/day.
☠️ Riesgo de Toxicidad y Sobredosis
Doses above 200mg/day become toxic — 5g can be lethal. Toxic effects include vomiting, bloody diarrhea, bleeding from nose and lips, numbness, and dizziness. 10-20g of saffron is considered a lethal dose in adults. Extremely high doses can cause uterine contractions and miscarriage. At therapeutic doses (30mg/day), saffron is very safe.
📢 Aviso Legal: Este contenido es solo con fines educativos y no constituye consejo médico. Siempre consulte a un profesional de la salud calificado.
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