Saffron to support sexual dysfunction whilst taking SSRIs
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Sexual dysfunction affects over 50% of people taking SSRIs — but could a small, aromatic spice offer relief?
Saffron may significantly boost libido and arousal in both men and women. In fact, just 5mg twice daily (around 10–14 threads per day) led to meaningful improvements in sex drive and mood.
From a nutritional perspective, saffron is easy to incorporate:
☕ Stir into your morning coffee or adaptogenic mushroom drink
🥣 Add to soups, stews, or warm grain bowls
🧂 Enjoy as a culinary herb — it’s not only delicious, it’s naturally mood-enhancing
Why does it help?
🌿 Boosts nitric oxide → improves blood flow
🧠 Enhances serotonin → supports mood and arousal
If the taste isn’t for you — no worries. Saffron is also widely available in capsule form, offering a convenient way to try this functional remedy.
This is another beautiful example of how nutrition meets neuroscience — and how food really can be medicine.
