Rhodiola Rosea is a plant extract classed as an aptogen due to its ability to increase your body's resistance to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical sources of stress. It is commonly used by people who are faced with large amounts of physical and mental stress.
Other names: Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod
What is Rhodiola Rosea?
Rhodiola rosea is a plant in the Crassulaceae family that grows in cold regions of the world. These include much of the Arctic, the mountains of Central Asia, the Rocky Mountains, and mountainous parts of Europe, such as the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathian Mountains, Scandinavia, Iceland, Great Britain and Ireland. The perennial plant grows in areas up to 2280 meters elevation. Several shoots grow from the same thick root. Shoots reaches 5 to 35 cm in height. Rhodiola rosea is dioecious - having separate female and male plants.
How does Rhodiola Rosea work?
Rhodiola rosea has been shown to delay fatigue and improve energy utilization during exercise. It has also been shown to improve creatine levels in the muscle which can increase the production of ATP, your primary source of energy for explosive movements.
Several major studies into Rodiola Rosea have shown that this nutrient can help increase protein synthesis, remove ammonia from the blood and have a detoxifying effect, increase blood supply to the muscles and the brain, and improve athletic performance.
Due to its ability to supply blood to the brain many people use Rhodiola Rosea during times of heavy mental stress. This makes it a very popular product for those in stressful jobs and those studying and taking exams.
Rhodiola rosea may be beneficial to increase energy and mental performance for people suffering from Hashimoto's disease.
In a 2007 clinical trial from Armenia, total effective doses were in the range of 340–680 mg per day for 18–70-year-old adults. No side effects were demonstrated at these doses in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.
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