Rhodiola
An adaptogenic herb (Rhodiola rosea) used for fatigue and stress resilience; may influence monoamine neurotransmitters.
Benefits
Adaptogen studied for reducing fatigue, stress, and mental exhaustion, especially under demanding conditions.
Risks
May cause jitteriness, dizziness, or dry mouth and can be activating—avoid late in the day. Limited long-term data; caution with stimulants and in bipolar disorder.
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Where to buy
Popular Rhodiola products on Amazon. Not medical advice — talk to a clinician before starting a supplement.
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Research (8)
- Neuromodulatory Effects Induced by the Association of Moringa oleifera Lam., Tribulus terrestris L., Rhodiola rosea Lam., and Undaria pinnatidifida Extracts in the Hypothalamus Chiavaroli et al. (2024) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Synergistic Effect of Rhodiola rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on the Improvement of Muscle Strength and Muscular Endurance: A Pilot Study for Rats, Resistance Exercise-Untrained and -Trained Volunteers Li et al. (2023) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Clinician guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders with nutraceuticals and phytoceuticals: The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Taskforce Sarris et al. (2022) PubMed ↗
- The Effectiveness of Rhodiola rosea L. Preparations in Alleviating Various Aspects of Life-Stress Symptoms and Stress-Induced Conditions-Encouraging Clinical Evidence Ivanova et al. (2022) PubMed ↗
- Plant Adaptogens-History and Future Perspectives Todorova et al. (2021) PubMed ↗
- Preclinical and Potential Applications of Common Western Herbal Supplements as Complementary Treatment in Parkinson's Disease Morgan et al. (2017) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Citrus aurantium and Rhodiola rosea in combination reduce visceral white adipose tissue and increase hypothalamic norepinephrine in a rat model of diet-induced obesity Verpeut et al. (2013) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Serotonin involvement in Rhodiola rosea attenuation of nicotine withdrawal signs in rats Mannucci et al. (2012) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
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