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Rhodiola rosea

3% rosavins / 1% salidroside

EmergingReal, but too small for your device to notice

Early

First results, or a theory about how it works

Why this rating

Emerging: systematic review found contradictory evidence; 2025 endurance meta-analysis modestly positive.

1
studies
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experiments
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people (largest study)
1
kinds of study
In short

In mixed-quality studies people felt less tired and workouts felt easier. The best results were in people with burnout.

The bottom line

Rhodiola shows reduced fatigue and perceived exertion in mixed-quality trials, with the best data in burnout populations. We grade it emerging: promising, inconsistent, and mildly stimulating — take it in the morning.

How it works

Rosavins and salidroside modulate monoamines and the stress response (HPA axis).

Who it helps, and who it doesn't

Stress-related fatigue and burnout. Morning dosing. Theoretical SSRI/MAOI interaction.

What to buy

What to look for
  • ✓Standardized 3% rosavins / 1% salidroside
  • ✓200–400 mg per capsule
What to avoid
  • ✕Unstandardized 'rhodiola powder'
Safety notes
  • · Theoretical SSRI/MAOI interaction.

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Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg, 3% rosavins / 1% salidroside, 180 capsules
Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg, 3% rosavins / 1% salidroside, 180 capsules
4.4(160)
$22.95

The standardization used in trials; take in the morning.

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Studies over time

1 studies over 1 years

2012 — 2012
20122013
Review combining many studiesControlled experimentEarly or observational studyHover a dot for details
Dose
200–400 mg
Timing
Morning — mildly stimulating
Where to buy

The studies

  1. 1.
    Rhodiola rosea for physical and mental fatigue: a systematic review
    BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2012 · systematic review

    Contradictory but suggestive evidence of reduced physical and mental fatigue.

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