Saffron to Uplift Your Mood


Now more than ever, mental outlook is top of mind. Maintaining a positive mental outlook means we have a strong ability to navigate life’s ups and downs with resilience, so we can lead productive, happy, and fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, not enough of us are flourishing. We all know people that are struggling, whether it is you, your friends, your family. By the time Canadians reach the age of 40, 1 in 2 have – or have had – a mental illness.¹

Genuine Health recognizes the growing number of people who face challenges with their mental outlook daily, with an increasing need for a natural and effective solution to help cope with the demands of today’s fast-paced and stressful world. Saffron, also known as the “sunshine spice,” has been used for hundreds of years in traditional medicine, and emerging research has highlighted its benefits.

There are many benefits of saffron, from cardiovascular protection to reducing inflammation. Particularly noteworthy is the research surrounding depression, stress, and memory. Small clinical studies have shown results that compare saffron favourably to SSRI drugs (antidepressants).4,5,6 Preliminary research indicates that saffron supports mood, and its antioxidant properties may potentially improve cognition in adults with Alzheimer’s disease.2,3 Saffron is truly at the intersection of traditional healing and modern medicine.

The new line of saffron products from Genuine Health combines saffron with various research-proven natural ingredients. Each product is designed to support key components of brain health, helping individuals experience a good mood, better memory, and less stress. Genuine Health Stress aims to keep users calm, relaxed, and rested, even on the most stressful days. It is uniquely formulated to help manage and reduce common symptoms of stress such as fatigue, weariness, and irritability, containing saffron extract (Affron®), KSM-66 Ashwagandha®, and passionflower extract. Genuine Health Memory supports brain health, sharpens thinking, and strengthens the ability to remember by including a powerful combination of saffron, sage, and ginkgo biloba, which actively work to support short- and long-term memory function. To help foster healthy mental outlook, turn to the third Genuine Health saffron product, Mood.

What’s your current mood?

Genuine Health Mood offers a natural way to maintain a balanced mood. Saffron (Affron®) has research-proven mood-balancing effects, and numerous studies have explored the potential benefits of saffron on neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which contribute to a balanced mood. It also includes turmeric, a powerful antioxidant used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory, which helps fight oxidative stress. This unique and research-proven combination works together to deliver noticeable results, leading to better days.

We can foster a healthy mental outlook by surrounding ourselves with positive people, practicing self-compassion, and getting outdoors. When we need that extra support, Genuine Health has a saffron product that is right for you.

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4. Akhondzadeh S, Fallah-Pour H, Afkham K, Jamshidi AH, Khalighi-Cigaroudi F. Comparison of Crocus sativus L. and imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a pilot double-blind randomized trial [ISRCTN45683816]. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2004 Sep 2;4:12. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-4-12. PMID: 15341662; PMCID: PMC517724.
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