Rhodiola Rosea Review

Rhodiola Rosea is adaptogen that has gained popularity in the recent past.In addition to health- promoting benefits this supplement is also regarded for nootropic purpose.

Rhodiola though is not a strong focus enhancing nootropics but it is good natural nootropic stack. Being a mood enhancer, Rhodiola Rosea can help in overcoming stress, anxiety and depression.

Rhodiola is highly neuroprotective against toxins. It is also observed in female rats that the ingestion of Rhodiola can reduce stress.

The Varied Benefits of Using Rhodiola herb

Rhodiola helps in minimizing the harmful effects of stress and fatigue and helps in restoring the immune system function and cellar health. Rhodiola has a positive effect on mood by increases the release of neurotransmitters such as Serotonin and Dopamine. Rhodiola herb helps in numerous conditions. Research states that Rhodiola is very effective in treating depression, schizophrenia and other mood disorders.

Rhodiola is also observed to help in treating the conditions that affect the quality of life, such as : decreasing the anxiety, improving memory, improving general cognition, improving muscle strength, eliminating fatigue and decreasing constipation and diarrhea. It is also known that the Rhodiola herb helps in improving stamina and is prescribed as a general tonic. It is also common for the American athlete to use this supplement to boost the energy levels. Russia athletic coach Ben Rabchink, when emigrated to US, suggested the athletics to take this supplement to increase athletic stamina before the competition. Rhodiola rosea is used for athletic performance.

Rhodiola Dosage

Common daily dosage is from 100 – 600 mg, daily. Since, Rhodiola Rosea is mild stimulant it can be used and approached with caution.

Like with any new supplements, user is advised to start with mild dosage of the supplement and then gradually increases the dosage according to the effects. It can be started by using the nootropic on its own and then add other supplements after a week after side effects free use.

Rhodiola is safe and well tolerated supplement with only mild and similar side effects associated with mid stimulants like nausea, hyper- salivating, anxiety, restlessness and insomnia.

It must be noted that the these side effects were reported when the supplement is taken in high dosage than the recommended levels.

Buying Rhodiola herb supplement

Due to different varieties of species of the Rhodiola, it can be confusing to prospective purchasers. For example China, produces various Rhodiola products from various species of the plant. Though the supplements from other Rhodiola can be used to treat various conditions, it is only Rhodiola Rosea that is adaptogen.  It would mean the action is non- specific, that is the body can fight off the external stressors and prevent illness.

Rhodiola Rosea is available in tablet, capsule and extract form. It can be combined with other ingredients to enhance the effectiveness of mood regulation and energy levels.

Rosavin and Salidroside are the main components to look for in the products. Standard composition are 3% Rosavin and 1% Salidroside.

All the above mentioned factors are to be considered while purchasing a Rhodiola products.