Overview
Saffron for appetite and snacking.
Mechanism of action
Reduces emotional eating.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces snacking
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Satiereal for snacking
Gout B, et al.
60 mildly overweight women
Reduced snacking and weight.
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