Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola Rosea has been shown in scientific studies to offer many benefits that include:
- Stress relief(1)
- Reduced symptoms of fatigue(2)
- Anti-cancer properties(3)
- Reduced symptoms of depression(4)
- Improved mood(4)
- Improved athletic performance(5)
Side effects
No side effects have been reported in clinical trials.(6)
References
- Anghelescu IG, Edwards D, Seifritz E, Kasper S. Stress management and the role of Rhodiola Rosea: a review. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract. 2018;22(4):242-252. doi:10.1080/13651501.2017.1417442
- Lekomtseva Y, Zhukova I, Wacker A. Rhodiola Rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Results of an Open-Label Clinical Trial. Complement Med Res. 2017;24(1):46-52. doi:10.1159/000457918
- Liu Z, Li X, Simoneau AR, Jafari M, Zi X. Rhodiola Rosea extracts and salidroside decrease the growth of bladder cancer cell lines via inhibition of the mTOR pathway and induction of autophagy. Mol Carcinog. 2012;51(3):257-267. doi:10.1002/mc.20780
- Darbinyan V, Aslanyan G, Amroyan E, Gabrielyan E, Malmström C, Panossian A. Clinical trial of Rhodiola Rosea L. extract SHR-5 in the treatment of mild to moderate depression [published correction appears in Nord J Psychiatry. 2007;61(6):503]. Nord J Psychiatry. 2007;61(5):343-348. doi:10.1080/08039480701643290
- De Bock K, Eijnde BO, Ramaekers M, Hespel P. Acute Rhodiola Rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2004;14(3):298-307. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.14.3.298
- Hung SK, Perry R, Ernst E. The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola Rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Phytomedicine. 2011;18(4):235-244. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2010.08.014
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