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SBS Corporation's saffron (saffron extract powder Afron) is accepted by the Consumer Affairs Agency as a "functional food with health claims." Clinical trials conducted both domestically and internationally have shown improvements in sleep quality, cognitive function, stress, fatigue, depression, and PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Additionally, we use high-quality saffron extract from Spain, managed and manufactured by a reliable raw material supplier. 【Features】 ■ Accepted by the Consumer Affairs Agency as a "functional food with health claims" ■ Clinical trial data against placebo in healthy adults ■ Functionality supported by evidence ■ Uses high-quality saffron extract from Spain ■ Managed and manufactured by a reliable raw material supplier *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces the improvement effects of saffron from the perspective of experts. It includes "The Improvement Effects of Saffron on Sleep" by Dr. Naohisa Uchimura, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Kurume University, as well as "Saffron Will Be a Great Blessing in Preventive Medicine" by Dr. Masayama Seihyo, Emeritus Professor at Kyushu University. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ The Improvement Effects of Saffron on Sleep - Dr. Naohisa Uchimura, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Kurume University ■ Saffron Will Be a Great Blessing in Preventive Medicine - Dr. Masayama Seihyo, Emeritus Professor, Kyushu University *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "carefully selected quality" of our saffron extract powder, "Aflon." Saffron is categorized (I to III) based on the amount of impurities and the quantity of active ingredients. Our product uses only the high-quality category I saffron. Additionally, the processing differentiates it from other saffron raw materials using analysis methods that exceed ISO standards, and it is manufactured by the reliable raw material manufacturer PHARMACTIVE. 【Features】 ■ Uses only high-quality category I saffron from Spain ■ DNA testing has been conducted ■ Non-GMO ■ Traceability with source tracking ■ Differentiated from other saffron raw materials using analysis methods that exceed ISO standards *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In the comparison of food ingredient prices, saffron is said to be the rarest ingredient in the world. The reasons for this include "it is labor-intensive, yet only a small amount can be harvested" and "it has historically been valued in various contexts." Additionally, it has a long history and has recently gained more attention, expanding its share in cooking, dyeing, and medical uses. 【Reason for Rarity 1】 <It is labor-intensive, yet only a small amount can be harvested> ■ Harvested once a year, hand-picked one by one, with a short blooming period (48 hours) ■ Only three stigmas can be harvested from one flower ■ 170,000 flowers and 500,000 stigmas are needed for 1 kg of dried saffron *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the saffron extract powder "Afloran," handled by SBS Corporation, regarding its "improvement of PMS." The intake of saffron over four menstrual cycles significantly improved PMS scores compared to placebo. Additionally, one of the mechanisms by which saffron improves PMS (especially psychological symptoms) is believed to be the removal of reactive oxygen species, which helps alleviate symptoms. 【Features】 ■Significantly improves PMS scores compared to placebo ■Increases the transmission of serotonin ■Removes reactive oxygen species *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "improvement of cognitive function" of saffron extract powder 'Aflon' handled by SBS Corporation. Clinical trial results have also reported that saffron intake shows effects comparable to dementia treatment drugs. Additionally, as a mechanism for improving cognitive function, it has been observed that the administration of crocin (a functional component of saffron) increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) in a dose-dependent manner. 【Features】 ■ Improvement of scores that could not be improved with a placebo ■ Clinical trial results have reported effects comparable to dementia treatment drugs ■ Administration of crocin has been shown to increase BDNF in a dose-dependent manner *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the mood improvement effects of saffron extract powder "Afloran," handled by SBS Corporation. In clinical trials conducted in Australia, improvements in mood, irritability, anxiety, stress, and fatigue were observed. One of the mechanisms by which saffron improves mood is believed to be the increase in serotonin transmission, which helps alleviate symptoms of depression and other conditions. 【Features】 ■ Mood improvement recognized in clinical trials in Australia ■ Numerous studies have confirmed the effects of saffron ■ Increases serotonin transmission ■ Removes active oxygen *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the "improvement of sleep" related to saffron extract powder 'Aflon' handled by SBS Corporation. In studies conducted on mice, when the effective component of saffron, crocin, was administered, an extension of non-REM sleep was observed in a dose-dependent manner, which was not seen in the control group, indicating that saffron is expected to have a sleep improvement effect. [Features] ■ Improvement in sleep quality recognized in clinical trials conducted in Japan ■ Extension of non-REM sleep demonstrated in a dose-dependent manner ■ The increase in sleep duration due to crocin is related to the histamine nervous system ■ Saffron increases the amount of serotonin *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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This document is a summary about saffron handled by SBS Corporation. Saffron has been used for a long time as a spice, a noble dye, and also as a medicine. It includes sections such as "What is Saffron," "Components of Saffron," and "Antitumor Effects of Saffron Using Cells." Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ What is Saffron ■ Components of Saffron ■ Antitumor Effects of Saffron Using Cells ■ Anticancer Effects of Crocin on Colorectal Cancer in Mice ■ Brain Function Improvement Effects of Saffron *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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"affron(R)" is a rare ingredient saffron extract powder that has been proven to be 100% derived from saffron through DNA testing. In a clinical trial conducted at Kyushu University Faculty of Agriculture, the variations in stress, mood depression, and sleep quality were evaluated in 21 healthy participants compared to a placebo. 【Features】 ■ Evidence from clinical trials ■ Uses the highest grade saffron from Spain ■ Manufactured by the reliable ingredient supplier PHARMACTIVE *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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