Saffron

Saffron

youtheory4.5 (1,011 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$28.72 $0.95 per serving

Product analysis

48 out of 100

Saffron combines ingredients with some evidence for low mood and stress-related fatigue. Unspecified preparations limit confidence that the results from particular extracts apply to the whole formula.

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Nutrient Quality20

The main entries do not identify the specific botanical preparations. That limits comparison with the extracts used for particular effects.

Ingredient Transparency63

All three ingredient amounts are disclosed. The main entries omit preparation details, making it harder to match the formula with other extracts.

Value For Money40

Rhodiola offers limited value for the serving cost. Value for the ashwagandha and saffron remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction76

Customer feedback is generally positive across a sizable review base. That offers a useful satisfaction picture without establishing mood or stress effects.

Product Focus70

The main connections are to low mood and fatigue associated with stress, with findings depending on the preparation and population. The amounts do not establish added benefit from combining the three ingredients or reliable improvements in daily work output.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.95
Customer rating
4.5 · 1,011 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Rhodiola relates to mental fatigue under stress, with small trials using specific extracts. Ashwagandha has limited short-term cognitive findings from a particular preparation. These findings do not establish sustained work benefits for every extract; saffron has no independent contribution in the saved assessment.

How this product is rated for Productivity Boost

Ingredient fit66

The saved assessment finds a reasonably focused contribution to the goal, while accounting for other ingredients and uses. The assessed amounts provide partial support against the saved dose references (55.9 out of 100).
Goal fit
The saved assessment finds a reasonably focused contribution to the goal, while accounting for other ingredients and uses.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial support against the saved dose references (55.9 out of 100).

Pathways42

The strongest saved coverage concerns stress-fatigue resilience, with partial coverage. One mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold, so support is concentrated rather than broad.
Depth
The strongest saved coverage concerns stress-fatigue resilience, with partial coverage.
Breadth
One mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold, so support is concentrated rather than broad.

Evidence52

Ashwagandha leads the saved evidence comparison at an assessed amount; this is not a prediction of improved work output. Only part of the qualifying formula matches the saved studied-preparation category; rhodiola does not.
Evidence strength
Ashwagandha leads the saved evidence comparison at an assessed amount; this is not a prediction of improved work output.
Studied preparation
Only part of the qualifying formula matches the saved studied-preparation category; rhodiola does not.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients work independently or have their listed partner. No ingredient conflict is recorded in the saved assessment.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients work independently or have their listed partner.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflict is recorded in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
All assessed ingredients reach the saved minimum dose threshold.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Brain Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitD PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 150 mg

Rhodiola is the main ingredient connected with stress-related mental fatigue, but the supplied research concerns a specific extract in adults with diagnosed stress-related fatigue. Generic rhodiola at 350 mg per serving does not establish the same effect. Sensoril ashwagandha is present at 150 mg, below the amount supported by its small cognitive-task study, so its contribution is limited.

How this product is rated for Brain Health

Ingredient fit87

Rhodiola receives substantial partial amount recognition; the Sensoril amount is too small to contribute under the saved rule.
Goal fit
The saved focus reflects the relevant ingredients and the formula's other uses; presence alone does not establish cognitive benefit.
Dose adequacy
Rhodiola receives substantial partial amount recognition; the Sensoril amount is too small to contribute under the saved rule.

Pathways47

Stress and arousal regulation is the main recorded connection, driven by rhodiola. The saved findings are concentrated in stress regulation, with no comparable breadth across other brain functions.
Depth
Stress and arousal regulation is the main recorded connection, driven by rhodiola.
Breadth
The saved findings are concentrated in stress regulation, with no comparable breadth across other brain functions.

Evidence82

Rhodiola's connection is limited by research in stress-related fatigue using a specific preparation.
Evidence strength
Rhodiola's connection is limited by research in stress-related fatigue using a specific preparation.
Studied preparation
The saved rule recognizes the credited preparations; that recognition does not resolve the population and outcome limits of their evidence.

Formulation logic100

The credited ingredients have no missing required partner or recorded conflict. Their amounts pass the saved minimum contribution rule, which does not prove clinical efficacy.
Partner coverage
No required partner is missing for the credited ingredients; this does not establish an added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured conflict was recorded; this finding does not establish the absence of all possible interactions.
Effective doses
All credited ingredients pass the saved minimum amount rule; ingredients excluded for smaller amounts are not counted in this finding.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 150 mg

Rhodiola at 350 mg is the main relevant ingredient for mental performance under stress or fatigue, although its unidentified preparation limits confidence in applying extract-specific findings. Ashwagandha at 150 mg makes only a small exposure contribution. Saffron's supplied cognitive evidence concerns a disease cohort and does not support a routine benefit for the unspecified amount here.

How this product is rated for Cognitive Support

Ingredient fit90

Rhodiola drives the assessed contribution; ashwagandha and saffron provide limited additional support.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients are closely focused on cognitive support.
Dose adequacy
Most assessed ingredients have substantial exposure matches, with some smaller contributions.

Pathways19

The strongest contribution relates to stress and arousal, with limited overall coverage. No assessed pathway reaches the saved substantial-coverage threshold.
Depth
The strongest contribution relates to stress and arousal, with limited overall coverage.
Breadth
No assessed pathway reaches the saved substantial-coverage threshold.

Evidence33

Rhodiola provides the strongest assessed evidence at an eligible amount. The evidence remains specific to the supplied outcomes and populations. The rhodiola preparation is unidentified and is not a confirmed match to a studied extract.
Evidence strength
Rhodiola provides the strongest assessed evidence at an eligible amount. The evidence remains specific to the supplied outcomes and populations.
Studied preparation
The rhodiola preparation is unidentified and is not a confirmed match to a studied extract.

Formulation logic100

Required partners are covered, no configured conflict was found, and the included ingredients meet the saved minimum exposure threshold.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute alone or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
1 of 1 assessed ingredients meet the saved minimum exposure threshold. Meeting that threshold does not guarantee a cognitive benefit.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitB PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 150 mg

Saffron has direct findings for low mood, although small trials and publication bias limit confidence. Its 28 mg per serving is close to the daily exposures studied. Ashwagandha may support stress-associated emotional well-being, but the unidentified root-and-leaf extract cannot be assumed equivalent to named trial extracts. Rhodiola findings mainly concern fatigue or diagnosed depression and do not establish the same mood benefit for healthy adults.

How this product is rated for Mood Support

Ingredient fit85

The mood-related contribution comes from the relevant ingredients at their declared serving amounts, with the ingredient-specific limits described above.
Goal fit
The contributing ingredients are focused on mood-related roles, though the product may also serve other goals.
Dose adequacy
Declared serving amounts contribute to different extents; meeting the amount comparison does not establish an individual mood effect.

Pathways75

The ingredients represent the areas described below; these are ingredient relationships rather than proof that every mechanism produces a mood benefit.
Depth
The strongest represented area is monoamine signalling, reflecting the ingredients and amounts retained in the saved findings.
Breadth
The saved findings cover stress-hormone regulation, monoamine signalling.

Evidence85

The retained evidence and preparation findings below must be interpreted alongside each ingredient’s direct mood outcomes and the populations studied.
Evidence strength
Saffron provides the strongest retained evidence contribution, with the population and outcome limits described for that ingredient.
Studied preparation
Preparation matching is incomplete for Ashwagandha. Other retained preparations meet the saved matching check.

Formulation logic100

The supplied partner, conflict and minimum-amount checks are satisfied for the retained contributors, without establishing synergy or medication suitability.
Partner coverage
No contributing ingredient is missing a required partner in the supplied checks; this does not establish added benefit from combining ingredients.
Conflicts
No listed ingredient conflict was triggered by the supplied product facts; this check does not establish general medication compatibility.
Effective doses
All retained contributors meet the saved minimum amount threshold; that threshold is not a proven effective dose for improving mood.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 150 mg

Ashwagandha has the clearest connection to perceived stress here, with Sensoril identified in the supplied facts. At 150 mg per serving, its sleep-related relevance is qualified: subjective sleep findings extend to lower amounts, while stronger adjusted sleep findings came from higher amounts. Rhodiola may help stress-related fatigue, but its extract is unidentified and findings are preparation-specific. The two ingredients meet their quantity references without establishing added benefit from combining them.

How this product is rated for Stress Relief

Ingredient fit84

Ashwagandha and rhodiola provide the relevant stress connection. Both meet their preparation-specific quantity references, while saffron has no assigned contribution in the supplied assessment.
Goal fit
Ashwagandha and rhodiola provide the relevant connection; the additional saffron makes the formula less exclusively focused on those contributions.
Dose adequacy
Both extracts meet the quantity references used for their respective preparations; this does not establish an equivalent daily regimen.

Pathways80

The strongest findings concern stress-hormone regulation, with sleep recovery also represented; calming and mood-related coverage are smaller.
Depth
Stress-hormone regulation is the strongest represented aspect, led by ashwagandha.
Breadth
Stress-hormone regulation and sleep recovery reach the coverage threshold; calming and mood-related coverage remain smaller.

Evidence87

Ashwagandha carries the stronger support here. Sensoril is identified, while rhodiola does not identify the extract needed to match preparation-specific findings.
Evidence strength
Ashwagandha provides the strongest direct connection to perceived psychological stress among this product's relevant ingredients.
Studied preparation
Sensoril is identified, but the rhodiola declaration does not identify a studied extract.

Formulation logic100

Ashwagandha and rhodiola can contribute without a required additional partner. No checked conflict was matched, and the relevant ingredients reach the amount threshold for inclusion.
Partner coverage
Ashwagandha and rhodiola do not require an additional partner for the contribution retained here.
Conflicts
None of the specific ingredient conflicts checked in the supplied comparison was matched.
Effective doses
Both relevant extracts reach the comparison's amount threshold for inclusion; this is not a proven effective-dose boundary.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 16 studies
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitD- PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Rhodiola and ashwagandha relate mainly to fatigue in stressful settings. Their evidence depends on the specific preparation and circumstances, so the supplied 350 mg of rhodiola and 150 mg of ashwagandha should be viewed as a qualified contribution rather than a reliable general energy boost.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit64

The relevant ingredients focus mainly on fatigue associated with stress. The saved amount findings indicate a partial contribution from both herbs.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients focus mainly on fatigue associated with stress.
Dose adequacy
The saved amount findings indicate a partial contribution from both herbs.

Pathways44

Stress-related fatigue is the strongest saved connection. The saved findings identify one main area of support: stress-related fatigue.
Depth
Stress-related fatigue is the strongest saved connection.
Breadth
The saved findings identify one main area of support: stress-related fatigue.

Evidence61

Ashwagandha provides the strongest saved evidence contribution; its usefulness still depends on the nutritional or fatigue context. The saved preparation findings are mostly supportive, with uncertainty for Rhodiola.
Evidence strength
Ashwagandha provides the strongest saved evidence contribution; its usefulness still depends on the nutritional or fatigue context.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation findings are mostly supportive, with uncertainty for Rhodiola.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings; undisclosed amounts remain uncertain. All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum contribution level.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings; undisclosed amounts remain uncertain.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum contribution level.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Rhodiola at 350 mg provides a tentative connection to focus under stress or fatigue. The relevant acute findings used a specific SHR-5 extract in stressed, fatigued participants; the material here is not matched to that preparation. Ashwagandha evidence is also extract specific and does not establish an immediate benefit from any generic material.

How this product is rated for Mental Focus

Ingredient fit78

The relevant ingredients provide a reasonable connection to the goal within a broader formula. The counted amounts align well with the saved dose comparison ranges.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients provide a reasonable connection to the goal within a broader formula.
Dose adequacy
The counted amounts align well with the saved dose comparison ranges.

Pathways40

The strongest assessed connection is stress and fatigue resilience, with moderate coverage. Stress and fatigue resilience reaches the saved coverage threshold; the overall contribution remains concentrated.
Depth
The strongest assessed connection is stress and fatigue resilience, with moderate coverage.
Breadth
Stress and fatigue resilience reaches the saved coverage threshold; the overall contribution remains concentrated.

Evidence23

Rhodiola provides the strongest relevant evidence among ingredients counted at meaningful amounts. The findings remain specific to the reviewed context. The assessed botanical material is not matched to the specific extract used in the reviewed trials.
Evidence strength
Rhodiola provides the strongest relevant evidence among ingredients counted at meaningful amounts. The findings remain specific to the reviewed context.
Studied preparation
The assessed botanical material is not matched to the specific extract used in the reviewed trials.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner. No ingredient conflict was identified in the saved assessment. 1 of 1 counted ingredients reach the saved meaningful-amount threshold.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflict was identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
1 of 1 counted ingredients reach the saved meaningful-amount threshold.
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Rhodiola (root) extract
350 mg 46
Ashwagandha (root, leaf) extract
150 mg 65
Saffron (stigma) extract
28 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Ashwagandha · 150 mg OverallScore65
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
Each serving provides 150 mg of ashwagandha leaf and root extract. The withanolide percentage is not available in the saved facts, so its concentration cannot be compared on that measure.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure30

The preparation is ashwagandha leaf and root extract; its withanolide percentage is not available in the saved facts.
Withanolide and Preparation Disclosure
The saved facts identify ashwagandha leaf and root extract, but do not provide a withanolide percentage.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The disclosed serving amount identifies 150 mg of ashwagandha leaf and root extract.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The serving lists 150 mg of ashwagandha leaf and root extract.

Commercial Price and Usability

A whole-product serving costs about $0.96; no ashwagandha-specific value rule was evaluated.
Rhodiola · 350 mg OverallScore46
F Composition And Label DisclosureA- Composition And Label DisclosureD- Commercial Price And Usability
Each serving contains 350 mg of rhodiola root extract. The supplied facts do not identify its species or rosavin and salidroside percentages.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure9

The supplied facts do not identify the rhodiola species. The supplied facts do not show rosavin or salidroside percentages.
Declared Rhodiola Marker Profile
The supplied facts do not show rosavin or salidroside percentages.
Rhodiola Species Detail
The supplied facts do not identify the rhodiola species.

Composition and Label Disclosure85

The selected serving declares 350 mg of rhodiola root extract. The other-ingredient evaluation flags a flow agent, but the supplied facts do not identify it.
Rhodiola Amount Disclosure
The selected serving declares 350 mg of rhodiola root extract.
Other Ingredients Disclosure
The other-ingredient evaluation flags a flow agent, but the supplied facts do not identify it.

Commercial Price and Usability40

Based on the whole-product price, 200 mg of rhodiola corresponds to about $0.55.
Cost per 200 mg Declared Rhodiola
Based on the whole-product price, 200 mg of rhodiola corresponds to about $0.55.
Report alternatives

Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
    Leonard M; Dickerson B; Estes L; Gonzalez DE; Jenkins V; Johnson S; Xing D; Yoo C; Ko J; Purpura M; Jäger R; Faries M; Kephart W; Sowinski R; Rasmussen CJ; Kreider RB · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial59 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Energy forAshwagandha
  2. Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-On™) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Rai HP; Mishra DN · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  3. Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
    Remenapp A; Coyle K; Orange T; Lynch T; Hooper D; Hooper S; Conway K; Hausenblas HA · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Productivity Boost forAshwagandha
  4. A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
    Saxena A; Lopresti A; Sharif M; Elon N; Suri R; Langade DK · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial85 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  5. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Gopukumar K; Thanawala S; Somepalli V; Rao TSS; Thamatam VB; Chauhan S · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022
    Randomized trial130 participantsBrain Health Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  6. Dose-Response Effects of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root Extract) Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance and Cognitive Function in Resistance-Trained Athletes: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Koozehchian MS; Newton AT; Mabrey G; Bonness FM; Rafajlovska R; Naderi A · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forRhodiola
  7. A combination of green tea, rhodiola, magnesium and B vitamins modulates brain activity and protects against the effects of induced social stress in healthy volunteers.
    Boyle NB; Billington J; Lawton C; Quadt F; Dye L · Nutritional neuroscience · 2022
    Randomized trial100 participantsBrain Health forRhodiola
  8. Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea): traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology and clinical efficacy.
    Panossian A; Wikman G; Sarris J · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2010
    Narrative reviewBrain Health forRhodiola
  9. Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue--a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty.
    Darbinyan V; Kteyan A; Panossian A; Gabrielian E; Wikman G; Wagner H · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2001
    Randomized trial56 participantsBrain Health Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  10. Effects of a Rhodiola rosea extract on mental resource allocation and attention: An event-related potential dual task study.
    Koop T; Dienel A; Heldmann M; Münte TF · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Single-arm trial50 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forRhodiola
  11. A standardized Ashwagandha root extract alleviates stress, anxiety, and improves quality of life in healthy adults by modulating stress hormones: Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Majeed M; Nagabhushanam K; Mundkur L · Medicine · 2023
    Randomized trial54 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  12. Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in children and adolescents with mild attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Naik S; Muralidhar G; Rao BS; Agarwal S; Jain M · Journal of medicine and life · 2026
    Randomized trial58 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  13. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.
    Panossian A; Wikman G · Current clinical pharmacology · 2009
    Narrative reviewCognitive Support Mental Focus forRhodiola
  14. Central additive effect of Ginkgo biloba and Rhodiola rosea on psychomotor vigilance task and short-term working memory accuracy.
    Al-Kuraishy HM · Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology · 2016
    Clinical trial112 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  15. Clinical evidence for the adaptogenic effects of Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea - A systematic review with molecular interpretation of psychometric outcomes.
    Łuszczak J; Kocki J · Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM · 2026
    Systematic review19 studies pooledCognitive Support Stress Relief forRhodiola
  16. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue.
    Olsson EM; von Schéele B; Panossian AG · Planta medica · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsCognitive Support Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  17. Effects of multi-herb and ashwagandha root formulas on stress modulation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    McKinney E; Stewart J; Kewalramani R; Singh S · Trials · 2026
    Randomized trial186 participantsEnergy Mood Support forAshwagandha
  18. Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Ashwagandha Supplementation on Exercise Endurance: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial.
    Prajapati H; Satia M; Shah D; Basera I; Shah T · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2026
    Randomized trialEnergy forAshwagandha
  19. Enhancing healthspan with Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): a comprehensive review of its multifaceted geroprotective benefits.
    Vittal M; Vinciguerra M · Biogerontology · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forAshwagandha
  20. Safety and Efficacy of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognition, Energy and Mood Problems in Adults: Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kale S; Lopresti A; Suri R; Garg N; Langade D · Journal of psychoactive drugs · 2026
    Randomized trial120 participantsEnergy Productivity Boost forAshwagandha