Overview
Why use a rhodiola supplement?
It is a natural, energizing alternative:†
Rhodiola improves the body's ability to cope with internal and external stresses.† As a caffeine-free alternative, an herbal extract of rhodiola can combat mental fatigue and boost energy.† It's also ideal for emergency stress relief.†
Why take Rhodiola Energy?
It helps you get energized, and stay sharp naturally:†
Rhodiola Energy provides the clinically-studied standardized level of rhodiola's most beneficial component - rosavins - shown to increase energy.†
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Technical Data
Description
Rhodiola Energy is an herbal, energizing dietary supplement. The standardized
Rhodiola rosea root extract in this formula contains phytochemicals, rosavin and salidroside, that support mental and physical energy, support nervous system health, and promote mental well-being.
Rhodiola Energy is standardized to contain 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside, the same standardization that produced the most beneficial results in clinical studies.
How Does It Work?
Rhodiola rosea, also known as golden root or Arctic root, is widely distributed at high altitudes in the Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It has been a popular plant in European and Asian traditional medicine and has been intensively studied in Russia and Scandinavia for more than 35 years.
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While all species of the genus Rhodiola contain the phytochemical, salidroside, the chemical composition of Rhodiola rosea differs from other species in the genus. Only Rhodiola rosea contains rosavins. Rosavins are three phenylpropanoids: rosavin, rosin, and rosarin.1,2 Rosavins serve as the marker compounds that identify pure Rhodiola rosea extract.
The Rhodiola rosea extracts used in most clinical studies have been standardized to contain a minimum of 3 % rosavin and 0.8-1.0 % of salidroside.2 Clinical studies have shown that Rhodiola rosea supports mental and physical energy, and promotes mental well-being.1,2
Energy and Performance
Current research has focused on Rhodiola rosea's effect on brain transmitters and brain electrical activity.2 In a double-blind crossover study, the effect of Rhodiola rosea extract on fatigue during night duty was investigated on 56 healthy physicians. The effect was measured using tests that gauged mental fatigue involving complex perception and cognitive functions. The parameters were tested before and after night duty.3 The authors of this study noted that significant improvements in perception and cognitive functions were observed in the group taking the Rhodiola rosea extract. The results indicate that Rhodiola rosea extract can reduce general fatigue and increase mental and physical energy under stressful conditions.3
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated Rhodiola rosea's effect on stress-induced mental and physical fatigue of students. In this study, the students took Rhodiola rosea extract or a placebo for 20 days during an examination period. Researchers evaluated rated the participants on physical fitness, subjective fatigue, and neuro-motor tests before and after the study period.4
Significant improvements in physical fitness, mental fatigue, and motor tests were observed in the group taking the Rhodiola rosea extract. The results indicate that Rhodiola rosea extract can reduce general fatigue and increase mental and physical energy under stressful conditions.4
Mental Well-Being
Current research has focused on Rhodiola rosea's effect on brain transmitters. Laboratory studies have shown that Rhodiola rosea extract supports the balance of various neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin in the central nervous system.2,4
In more than 250 clinical case studies, physicians reported that Rhodiola rosea extract helped support mental well-being in their patients.2 These physicians used a Rhodiola rosea extract containing 3 % rosavin and 1 % salidroside.2
Recommendations
Two UltraCaps™ in the morning on an empty stomach 30 minutes before a meal.
If desired, begin with one UltraCap daily and gradually increase to two UltraCaps.
Precautions
Caution: If pregnant or nursing, discuss all products used with a health care practitioner.
How Is It Supplied?
Storage Recommendations
Store at controlled room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° - 30°C).
References
- Kelly G. Rhodiola rosea: A possible plant adaptogen. Altern Med Rev. 2001;6:293-302.
- Brown R, Gerbarg P, Ramazanov Z. Rhodiola rosea: A phytomedicinal overview. Herbalgram. 2002;56:40-52.
- Darbinyan V, Kteyan A, Panossian A, Gabrielian, Wikman G, Wagner H. Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue- A double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty. Phytomedicine. 2000; 7:365-371.
- Spasov A, Wikman G, Mandrikov V, Mironova I, Neumoin V. A double blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adptogenic effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on the fatigue of students caused by stress during an examination period with a repeated low-dose regimen. Phytomedicine. 2000; 7:85-89.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rhodiola?
Rhodiola rosea is widely distributed at high altitudes in the Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It has been a popular plant in European and Asian traditional medicine and has been intensively studied in Russia and Scandinavia for more than 35 years for its ability to increase mental and physical energy and performance.†
Why is standardizing rhodiola important?
The roots of Rhodiola rosea are used to source its unique alkaloids. Rhodiola rosea is rich in rosavins and salidrosides; which are its active components. The Rhodiola rosea extracts used in most clinical studies have been standardized to contain a minimum of 3% rosavin and 0.8 – 1 % of salidroside. This is the same standardized levels of beneficial alkaloids used in Rhodiola Energy. Clinical studies have shown that Rhodiola rosea supports mental and physical energy and promotes mental well-being.†
How is Rhodiola Energy best used?
Rhodiola has been traditionally used by individuals who work in high altitude environments and those who are involved in endurance sports. Rhodiola supplements may be helpful for people who want to support healthy energy levels and mental wellbeing.†
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