Saffron Dosage and Timing: What Owners Report
About this entry (Saffron extract (incl. Affron)): Crocus sativus stigma extract; Affron is a standardized branded extract.
In 9 Reddit owner comments that give an amount, the typical Saffron dose was 30 mg (middle half: 28 to 32.5 mg). The timing people mention most is at night or before bed (17 comments). These numbers describe what people with sleep problems say they take on Reddit (May 2026 to October 2026); they are not dosing advice. Follow the label and ask a doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medicines.
Amounts owners mention
| Unit | Comments | Typical (median) | Middle half | Most-mentioned amounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mg | 9 | 30 | 28 to 32.5 | 28 (4), 30 (3) |
Counted from amounts written next to the name Saffron in 9 owner comments (a comment can give more than one amount). Products differ in strength, so a number of capsules or scoops is not comparable between brands. Most-mentioned: 28 mg (4), 30 mg (3).
What studies and NIH sources say
- A 2020 randomized trial in adults with self-reported sleep problems gave 14 mg of saffron extract (affron) twice a day for 28 days.[PubMed]
When people take it
| Timing mentioned | Owner comments |
|---|---|
| At night or before bed | 17 |
Phrases such as "before bed", "in the morning" or "with food" near the name Saffron.
In their words
5/5“I use saffron and L theanine mix and it's fantastic for those racing thoughts at night”
4/5 Morning grogginessTaste & form“Codeage has a saffron ltheanine with magnesium capsule i take before bed def helps me go to sleep alot quicker and wake up with no sluggish in the morning”
3/5 Side effectsDeeper sleep“This seems like a paradoxical reaction I've used saffron in the past but in just 20-35mg doses of pure saffron and it actually improved my sleep quality I would frequently even use it before bed.”
4/5 Side effectsFalling asleep faster“It worked amazingly for my stress and anxiety but made me super sleepy all day, even when I took it at night (Affron 28mg by California Gold).”
5/5 Side effectsFalling asleep faster“I used the Affron 28mg formula by California Gold for 2 months and saw amazing results for my anxiety and stress.”
2/5 Side effects“I ordered Saffron not knowing 85mg is actually fairly high amount and it gave me severe insomnia.”
Saffron extract (incl. Affron) overall: 3.5 from 31 owner comments.
Frequently asked
How much Saffron do people take?
In 9 Reddit owner comments that give an amount, the typical Saffron dose was 30 mg (middle half: 28 to 32.5 mg). That is what people report, not a recommended dose; follow the product label and your doctor's advice.
When do people take Saffron?
The timing people mention most is at night or before bed (17 comments).