Saffron Extract for Moderate Insomnia: Clinical Trial Results
Can Saffron Extract Effectively Treat Moderate Insomnia?
Saffron extract significantly improves sleep quality and reduces insomnia severity in adults with moderate insomnia, this clinical trial demonstrates. Participants taking 30mg of standardized saffron extract daily for 6 weeks showed substantial improvements in insomnia severity scores, with 68% achieving clinically significant improvement compared to 24% in the placebo group. The study found that saffron extract reduced sleep onset time by an average of 22 minutes, increased total sleep time by 45 minutes, and improved sleep efficiency from 72% to 84%. Additionally, participants reported better daytime functioning, reduced fatigue, and improved mood, suggesting that saffron’s benefits extend beyond sleep improvement to overall quality of life enhancement.
