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Saffron Hunger Caps Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Re-Body

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Saffron Hunger Caps against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Saffron Hunger Caps is a dietary supplement by Re-Body with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for depression and low mood, anxiety, pms symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 521 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Satiereal Saffron extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Saffron Hunger Caps contains one active ingredient: Satiereal Saffron extract, a concentrated form of saffron designed to support appetite control. The capsule is filled with inactive ingredients — rice bran, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate — that serve as fillers and flow agents, plus the vegetarian capsule shell itself.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Saffron's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support weight management and reduce hunger.
  • We looked for evidence on: satiety, appetite suppression, metabolic support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Saffron is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antipsychotic-induced metabolic side effects (Natural Medicines).

The data we hold shows saffron extract is possibly effective for two uses: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain from cancer treatment) and Alzheimer disease. The evidence for appetite suppression or weight loss isn't established in the data we have on file, so we can't speak to whether this product will work for hunger control specifically.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Saffron

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Saffron extract is generally well tolerated at supplement doses, though the most common side effects are gastrointestinal complaints, nausea, sedation, and vomiting. Rare serious reactions — anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) — have been reported, and saffron allergy can develop, especially with repeated exposure.

At higher doses (30 mg twice daily over 26 weeks), saffron has been linked to anxiety and hypomania; at lower doses it performed similarly to placebo. The safety data advises against saffron during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus.

For breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety information, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Saffron

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Saffron.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 521 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take CNS depressants (sleeping pills, sedatives, anti-anxiety medication), blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or high-dose caffeine supplements, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting Saffron Hunger Caps. The most serious risk is with CNS depressants, where additive sedation could occur.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Saffron Hunger Caps may be worth considering if you're interested in appetite support and don't take CNS depressants, blood pressure medications, or diabetes drugs. If you do take any of those — or caffeine supplements — you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnant people should avoid this product. Before you start, confirm your full medication list won't clash with it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Saffron Hunger Caps, straight from the product label.

Brand Re-Body
Barcode (UPC) 094922390042
Net contents 60 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213581
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
094922390042
IngredientAmount% DV
Satiereal Saffron extract88.5 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Bran, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Clinically tested ingredient to help support weight management Helps increase fullness and reduce hunger between meals with this naturally sourced, breakthrough ingredient.

Appetite control formula

Helps control hunger and overeating Helps curb snack cravings

Does not contain: Corn, soy wheat, yeast, lactose, citrus, milk, egg or fish products, sugar, salt, starch artificial coloring, flavoring or preservative. Gluten free.

Suitable for vegetarians.

General Statements

Results with Satiereal were obtained after 8 weeks of use.

Results with Satiereal were obtained after 8 weeks of use.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Intended for use as a part of a reduced-calorie diet and exercise program.

Suggestions for use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule twice daily (morning and evening) before meals or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. For best results, use a minimum of 8 weeks.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Please check with your healthcare professional before beginning a reduced-calorie diet and exercise program, or before taking the product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or under a doctor's care. Do not use this product if you are currently on anti-depressant medication.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Satiereal is a trademark of INOREAL. International Patents pending.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

With satiereal saffron extract

Clinically-tested satiereal saffron extract 88.5 mg

Authentic satiereal saffron

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body label

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Saffron Hunger Caps label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Satiereal Saffron extract

Interacts with
521 drugs
88.5 mg per serving Form: Safranal

Saffron is a costly spice that has shown promise in early studies for mild-to-moderate depression and some mood and PMS symptoms, but most research us...

Satiereal Saffron extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Bran, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Satiereal Saffron extract 521

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Saffron Hunger Caps interact with 521 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Saffron Hunger Caps interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Satiereal Saffron extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Saffron Hunger Caps with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Satiereal Saffron extract4 drug types · 521 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research shows that taking saffron extract reduces fasting levels of glucose when used in addition to hypoglycemic agents. However, saffron powder itself has not been shown to reduce fasting glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Animal and human research suggests that saffron extract can decrease blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Caffeine

Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
A small clinical study suggests that taking saffron powder 300 mg in 150 mL water daily for 5 days and then taking caffeine 200 mg seems to reduce caffeine metabolite levels in the saliva and urine in males, but not females. Theoretically, this may be due to the inhibition of cytochrome P450 1A2 by saffron.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Clinical research shows that taking saffron extract 60 mg orally daily for 26 weeks can cause drowsiness and sedation. Animal research suggests that adding saffron to hexobarbital further increases sleeping and slows motor activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Satiereal Saffron extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Saffron Hunger Caps, from the product label.

Re-Body

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Name
Re-Body, LLC
Street Address
700 South Florida Ave., Suite 512
City
Tampa
State
FL
ZipCode
33602
Phone Number
1 855 4RE-BODY (473-2639)
Web Address
www.myrebody.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body: Common Questions

Does Saffron Hunger Caps by Re-Body interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Saffron Hunger Caps has a known interaction with 521 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Saffron Hunger Caps contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against saffron during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough reliable safety information to recommend it — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you personally.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal complaints, nausea, sedation, and vomiting. Most people tolerate saffron extract well, but these effects can occur, especially sedation — which is why combining it with sleep aids or anti-anxiety medications needs careful oversight from your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I have an allergic reaction to saffron?
Yes. Allergies to saffron have been reported, and anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) can happen within minutes of exposure. If you've never had saffron before or suspect you might be allergic, be cautious, and if you develop symptoms like swelling, difficulty breathing, or rapid heartbeat after taking this, seek immediate medical attention.
Does this product actually work for appetite and hunger?
The evidence we have shows saffron extract is possibly effective for nerve pain from cancer treatment and Alzheimer disease, but we don't have data on file establishing whether it works for appetite suppression or weight loss. Talk with your doctor about whether it's a good fit for your goals.
Why is there so much sedation mentioned with saffron?
Clinical trials using saffron extract at the doses in this product showed drowsiness and sedation as a real side effect. That's why it's especially risky to combine with sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, or other CNS depressants — the sleepy effects could add up dangerously.

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The Full Monographs Behind Saffron Hunger Caps’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Saffron

Interacts with 521 drugs

Saffron is a costly spice that has shown promise in early studies for mild-to-moderate depression and some mood and PMS symptoms, but most research uses small trials, so results are not defi...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Saffron Hunger Caps's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 22 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Saffron 22 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  4. Feo F, Martinez J, Martinez A, et al. Occupational allergy in saffron workers. Allergy 1997;52:633-41. PubMed
  5. Wuthrich B, Schmid-Grendelmeyer P, Lundberg M. Anaphylaxis to saffron. Allergy 1997;52:476-7. PubMed
  6. Akhondzadeh S, Tahmacebi-Pour N, Noorbala AA, et al. Crocus sativus L. in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. Phytother Res 2005;19:148-51.
  7. Safarinejad MR, Shafiei N, Safarinejad S. A prospective double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study of the effect of saffron (Crocus sativus Linn.) on semen parameters and seminal plasma antioxidant capacity in infertile men with idiopathic oligoasth
  8. Fatehi, M., Rashidabady, T., and Fatehi-Hassanabad, Z. Effects of Crocus sativus petals' extract on rat blood pressure and on responses induced by electrical field stimulation in the rat isolated vas deferens and guinea-pig ileum. J Ethnopharmacol. 2003; PubMed
  9. Modaghegh, M. H., Shahabian, M., Esmaeili, H. A., Rajbai, O., and Hosseinzadeh, H. Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers. Phytomedicine. 2008;15(12):1032-1037. PubMed
  10. Imenshahidi, M., Hosseinzadeh, H., and Javadpour, Y. Hypotensive effect of aqueous saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) and its constituents, safranal and crocin, in normotensive and hypertensive rats. Phytother.Res 12-9-2009;
  11. Zhang, Y., Shoyama, Y., Sugiura, M., and Saito, H. Effects of Crocus sativus L. on the ethanol-induced impairment of passive avoidance performances in mice. Biol.Pharm Bull. 1994;17(2):217-221. PubMed
  12. Wuthrich, B., Schmid-Grendelmeyer, P., and Lundberg, M. Anaphylaxis to saffron. Allergy 1997;52(4):476-477. PubMed
  13. Akhondzadeh S, Sabet MS, Harirchian MH, Togha M, Cheraghmakani H, Razeghi S, Hejazi SSh, Yousefi MH, Alimardani R, Jamshidi A, Zare F, Moradi A. Saffron in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a 16-week, randomized and plac
  14. Kashani L, Eslatmanesh S, Saedi N, Niroomand N, Ebrahimi M, Hosseinian M, Foroughifar T, Salimi S, Akhondzadeh S. Comparison of Saffron versus Fluoxetine in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Postpartum Depression: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial. Ph PubMed
  15. Kianbakht S, Ghazavi A. Immunomodulatory effects of saffron: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytother Res. 2011 Dec;25(12):1801-5. PubMed
  16. Mazidi M, Shemshian M, Mousavi SH, Norouzy A, Kermani T, Moghiman T, Sadeghi A, Mokhber N, Ghayour-Mobarhan M, Ferns GA. A double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in the treatment of anxiety and depression. J C
  17. Safarinejad MR, Shafiei N, Safarinejad S. An open label, randomized, fixed-dose, crossover study comparing efficacy and safety of sildenafil citrate and saffron (Crocus sativus Linn.) for treating erectile dysfunction in men naïve to treatment. Int J Impo PubMed
  18. Talaei A, Hassanpour Moghadam M, Sajadi Tabassi SA, Mohajeri SA. Crocin, the main active saffron constituent, as an adjunctive treatment in major depressive disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot clinical trial. J Affect Disord. 2 PubMed
  19. Azimi P, Ghiasvand R Feizi A, Hariri M, Abbasi B. Effects of cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, and ginger consumption on markers of glycemic control, lipid profile, oxidative stress, and inflammation in type 2 diabetes. Rev Diabet Stud. 2014 Fall-Winter;11(3-4
  20. Begas E, Bounitsi M, Kilindris T, et al. Effects of short-term saffron (Crocus sativus L.) intake on the in vivo activities of xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes in healthy volunteers. Food Chem Toxicol. 2019;130:32-43. PubMed
  21. Moravej Aleali A, Amani R, Shahbazian H, Namjooyan F, Latifi SM, Cheraghian B. The effect of hydroalcoholic Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) extract on fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile, liver, and renal function tests in patients with type 2 diabet
  22. Abbaszadeh-Mashkani S, Hoque SS, Banafshe HR, Ghaderi A. The effect of crocin (the main active saffron constituent) on the cognitive functions, craving, and withdrawal syndrome in opioid patients under methadone maintenance treatment. Phytother Res. 2021; PubMed

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