Saffron Extract for PMDD
SAFFRON EXTRACT is one of nature’s most potent anti depressants, and rivals the efficacy of SSRIs in clinical trials. i am surprised that more of us pmdd sufferers have not found it sooner?
i have found more success treating my pmdd with Saffron Extract than Zoloft, without the side effects. in fact, Saffron IMPROVES sexual function!
i took it for Luteal only at first, but now take it consistently and love it. find Nootropics Depot Saffron Extract on Amazon, it is the best quality.
if you come across this and are considering Saffron, please be aware that this is EXTREMELY POWERFUL stuff- and should be approached with caution.
it is one of the most potent natural serotonergics- meaning it increases serotonin in the brain. with this in mind- dosage and timing are very important. it’s very easy to take too much, which does not feel good at all. (sick, dizzy, irritable) it’s also important to note that because of the serotonergic nature of saffron, you may not want to take it consistently and stop suddenly, as it would probably be better to taper down off of it. *also a heads up to be careful mixing it with other medications.
but when dosage is dialed in, it completely dissolves most of my pmdd symptoms in minutes. i have also found immeasurable benefits while taking it for mundane task work, as it has a unique way of increasing focus and bringing a sense of meaning to it.
i start luteal taking about 5-7mg (about a quarter of Nootropics Depot 30mg capsule. i do this by separating the saffron powder from the gel capsules). i take this as needed, based on symptom severity. i then increase my dose in the week leading up to starting my cycle based on how my symptoms are ramping up. sometimes i take my dose in the gel capsule for a more timed release effect, sometimes if my symptoms are severe i put the saffron extract powder straight on the back of my tongue chased with water for an almost instantaneous effect- which quite honestly is kind of an amazing experience to feel it literally pulling me out of the pmdd depths!
sharing this in hopes it can help someone, and leaving it here bc my posts always get deleted over on the main pmdd sub lol
check out Nootropics Depot’s podcast about their saffron supplement and it’s benefits here: