Rhodiola Rosea

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    Last Updated: August 10, 2023

    Rhodiola rosea, often called “rhodiola” for short, is a plant in the genus Rhodiola that’s used as an herbal supplement with adaptogenic properties that help to provide general resistance to stress. Although its mechanisms of action are not completely understood, it is clear that rhodiola increases resilience to stress at both the cellular and systemic levels.

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    Dosage information

    Supplementation of Rhodiola rosea tends to refer to either the SHR-5 extract (standardized to 4 mg of salidroside (rhodioloside) per 144 mg tablet) or an equivalent extract.

    Usage of rhodiola as a daily preventative against fatigue has been reported to be effective in doses as low as 50 mg.

    Acute usage of rhodiola for fatigue and anti-stress has been noted to be taken in the 288-680 mg range.

    As rhodiola has been shown to have a bell-curve response before, it is recommended to not exceed the aforementioned 680 mg dosage, as higher doses may be ineffective.

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