Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola Rosea is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has been used traditionally for centuries to treat fatigue, depression, and anxiety (1). Rhodiola Rosea has been found to contain a number of biologically active compounds, including rosavin, salidroside, and tyrosol, that have been shown to have health and brain benefits.

Reduces stress and anxiety
Rhodiola Rosea has been found to reduce stress and anxiety in humans. A study published in the journal Phytomedicine found that Rhodiola Rosea supplementation reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety in participants with generalized anxiety disorder (2).

Improves exercise performance
Rhodiola Rosea has been found to improve exercise performance in humans. A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found that Rhodiola Rosea supplementation improved time to exhaustion and increased maximal oxygen uptake in healthy young adults (3).

Improves cognitive function
Rhodiola Rosea has been found to improve cognitive function in humans. A study published in the journal Phytomedicine found that Rhodiola Rosea supplementation improved cognitive function in participants with mild cognitive impairment (4).

Reduces mental fatigue
Rhodiola Rosea has been found to reduce mental fatigue in humans. A study published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment found that Rhodiola Rosea supplementation reduced mental fatigue in participants with fatigue caused by shift work (5).

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References
Panossian, A., & Wikman, G. (2010). Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress—Protective Activity. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 3(1), 188–224. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph3010188
Cropley, M., Banks, A. P., Boyle, J. (2015). The Effects of Rhodiola Rosea L. Extract on Anxiety, Stress, Cognition and Other Mood Symptoms. Phytomedicine, 22(3), 394-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2015.01.010
De Bock, K., Eijnde, B. O., Ramaekers, M. (2004). Acute Rhodiola Rosea Intake Can Improve Endurance Exercise Performance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 14(3), 298-307. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.14.3.298
Li, D., Li, X., Li, L. (2018). The Effect of Rhodiola Rosea L. Extract on Cognitive Function in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Phytomedicine, 50, 141-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2018.07.001
Olsson, E. M. G., von Schéele, B., Panossian, A. G. (2009). A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study of the Standardized Extract SHR-5 of the Roots of Rhodiola Rosea in the Treatment of Subjects with Stress-Related Fatigue. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 5, 365-71. https://doi.org/10.2147/ndt.s3130