Life ExtensionOptimized Saffron with Satiereal, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

I purchased this because my doctor recommended it as part of my weight loss regimen. I was happy to find that these supplements were more affordable than the ones sold at the doctor’s office. After taking them for a while, I noticed that they helped me lose weight and feel better overall. I have no regrets about purchasing this supplement.

もう半分飲みましたが、仕事の緊張感からストレス対策と不眠対策で購入しましたが、ほとんどといって手応えを感じません。残念ながら。リピートは無しです。

It's been a long while since I've written a review, but this product merits a good one.I read on multiple sites (& one study on pubmed) that Saffron helps with mood, help with food craving, as well as may give lucid dreams. Mood is definitely more cheery, with and added sense of calmness to it, which is very nice. This was my main focus in taking this supplement, and it provides a noticeable lift in mood.I also noticed that food craving, even when I should be hungry, was...gone -- like it was never a part of my life, and never experienced it before. I wasn't looking for an appetite suppressant, so I'm not thrilled by this, but it's efficacy in this is doubtless for me.The most striking thing -- and I can't stress this enough -- is the vivid, captivating, colorful, mind-blowingly awesome dreams. I mean, WOW!!! It took a few days, but each night's dream increased in intensity. Last night, I felt like I was in control of the dream...and I had a blast! Not sure of this keeps up, but I look forward to sleeping now -- knowing I'm going to enjoy an amazing adventure. Weird, sure. But I wake up so freaking refreshed. Maybe that's where the calm cheeriness comes from?

Like all Life Extension stuff, it's high quality and if your looking for saffron, buy theirs since it will most likely be the stuff used in most of the studies because their quality control is top in the industry. No supplement company spends as much on research as Life Extension. I noticed 2 things after a few days of taking this, 1- Mood improvement, I just had a more positive mood. 2- I'm a sugaraholic and after two weeks without realizing why, I suddenly didn't want sugar any more. Then I remembered that I was taking this and it made sense. I bought it after reading an article touting it's anti cancer, sugar balancing, and mood elevating effects. I know I sound like a salesman for Life Extension but again, their quality control is just the best there is in the supplement industry which means, their stuff works. At their web site, they'll give two single spaced pages of documented studies to back up pretty much everything they say about each and every product. Might cost a little more (don't buy from this seller if you don't like them) but it's usually optimized for absorption and you know your not getting 98% filler in their stuff since the fda hates them and is always checking them.

I give Amazon 5 stars for offering this very expensive supplement for a great price. I buy from LEF.org all the time and get 1/2 off as a reseller. Amazon's price here beats that price.I know this supplement is one of best on market so the lack of results is not due to the brand. I watched Dr. Oz's impressive graphics on how this supplement is supposed to work on sending serotonin and signals to brain of satisfaction and curing the cravings for sweets and between meal snacks. So I bought 3 bottles to take advantage of the great deal.Well, at end of day one and I noticed nothing. I even took a 3rd pill. I still felt absolutely nothing. Still wanted dessert (chocolate ice cream) and full meal. Took one in morning, another at lunch and another in evening.Its been about a week now so I've updated this review since I wrote I would "if anything changes and I notice any reduction in desires for desserts after my evening meal or between meal cravings."I also originally wrote:"Just another weight loss promise by Dr. OZ which unfortunately wasted my money and did NOTHING."Well I am changing that to now say that I feel Dr.Oz promotes too many products without enough science behind them or without issuing enough warnings of potential harmful side effects. (See below warnings from Web MD)Edited to add :DAY 7: Thought my appetite decreased just a bit the last couple of days in regards to between meal snacking and mainly my desire for sweets. I actually passed on offer for chocolate ice cream for dessert yesterday which is pretty impressive since chocolate is my weakness. I have therefore increased my rating to 2 stars for that reason.However, at times I've notice some nervousness or jitters. Someone wrote it caused them to have insomnia. I haven't had that problem but have experienced nervousness, somewhat manic feelings at times so did more research and found this on WebMD regarding side effects:FROM WEBMD:Saffron seems safe for most people when used as a medicine for up to six weeks. Some possible side effects include dry mouth, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, change in appetite, and headache. Allergic reactions can occur in some people.Taking large amounts of saffron is UNSAFE. High doses can cause poisoning, including yellow appearance of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; vomiting; dizziness; bloody diarrhea; bleeding from the nose, lips, and eyelids; numbness; and other serious side effects. Doses of 12-20 grams can cause death.Special Precautions & Warnings:Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don't take saffron in amounts larger than those normally found in food. Larger amounts of saffron can make the uterus contract and might cause a miscarriage.Not enough is known about the safety of using saffron during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Bipolar disorder: Saffron seems to be able to affect mood. There is a concern that it might trigger excitability and impulsive behavior (mania) in people with bipolar disorder. Don't use saffron if you have this condition.Allergies to Lolium, Olea (includes olive), and Salsola plant species: People who are allergic to these plants might also be allergic to saffron.--- end of report ----7/23/2013 Edit: Update to original review:I had stopped taking this for a while. I went back to it after reading another article about it. I've been taking it again for about a month or so. I still don't see any changes in food cravings or appetite. I just have to control that as usual. But what I have noticed is this saffron really helps my mood a lot as well as my husband's. We have both noticed that effect. I now have it with my morning coffee and when I don't take I notice the difference. It also gives you extra energy though I'm not sure if that is a result of the improved mood or from a purely physical reason. But I would caution taking it late in the day or early evening as it can keep you awake if you take it too late, especially if you already have problems sleeping.