Ingredient · Adaptogen
Saffron (generic)
Also known as Crocus sativus.
- Forms graded
- 3
- Dose zones
- 5
- Updated
- 1 Sept 2026
Every Saffron (generic) form, graded
3 forms scored on published absorption evidence. This is the comparison no supplement brand will publish about its own products.
- ×1.5Superior absorptionNone graded here
- ×1.25Well absorbedSaffron, Saffron Extract, Safr-Inside Saffron
- ×1Reference formNone graded here
- ×0.85Poor absorptionNone graded here
- SaffronMultiplier×1.25
- Saffron ExtractMultiplier×1.25
- Safr-Inside SaffronMultiplier×1.25
Multipliers are applied to each ingredient's dose score when a product is graded. How multipliers are assigned.
How much Saffron (generic) should you take?
SuppScore grades doses across evidence zones rather than against a single recommended figure. Scored information, not a recommendation.
- Zone 10 to 8 mg per dayLow dose
- Zone 28 to 23 mg per dayGeneral maintenance dose
- Zone 323 to 30 mg per dayFor deficiency or elevated need
- Zone 530 to 38 mg per dayPractitioner-grade dose
- Zone 538 to 45 mg per dayPractitioner-grade dose
Zones describe what the evidence supports at a dose. They are not advice on what to take, and they do not replace a conversation with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Saffron (generic) good for?
Products containing Saffron (generic)
Scored products that list it on the label, highest scoring first. Ordering is by SuppScore only. We have no commercial relationship with any brand shown.

Love Mushrooms
Empower Mushroom Blend for Menopause
SuppScore 60
Nu Mind Wellness
Menopause x Charlotte Hunter
SuppScore 55
im8health
Daily Ultimate Essentials Pro
SuppScore 54
IM8
Daily Ultimate Essentials: All-in-One Supplement - 30-Day Travel Stick Pack, Mango + Passion Fruit Flavour
SuppScore 54
IM8
Daily Ultimate Essentials: All-in-One Supplement - 30-Day Travel Stick Pack, Variety Pack
SuppScore 53
Viridian Nutrition
Saffron Extract
SuppScore 50
Viridian Nutrition
Essential Woman Multivitamin
SuppScore 44
Metagenics
Metagenics MetaRelax® Night - 30 Tabs
SuppScore 38
Wild Nutrition
Perimenopause Complex
SuppScore 36References
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