Rhodiola is a remarkable herb naturally found in the cold Arctic and Alpine regions in Europe. It has been used as a tonic by different cultures in America, Asia, and Greece. Rhodiola herb functions as a powerful adaptogen, substance that supports the body’s emotional, mental, and physical responses to stressful situations. Rhodiola supplements also support muscle relaxation and blood flow.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) Extract (Root) (Standardised to min. 3% total Rosavins and min. 1% Salidrosides) |
500 mg |
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† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), cellulose powder, silica and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily, on an empty stomach.
Precautions
For adults only. Consult your Doctor if pregnant / nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Rhodiola exhibits beneficial adaptogenic properties to help the body deal with stressful situations. With stress management, Rhodiola benefits overall mental health as it promotes a healthy mood that can fight depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
- Rhodiola rosea extract has been shown to support normal sleeping patterns, mental awareness, and memory. Overall, this adaptogenic herb helps sustain the normal functioning of the entire nervous system.
- As a tonic, this herb benefits physical strength and endurance that makes rhodiola supplements favourable for athletes and body builders. It also facilitates normal healing of strain and stress to muscles after strenuous physical activities experienced after exercise and sports performance.
- This herb supports normal muscle relaxation and muscle tone that can help people with muscle atrophy as a result of ageing, debility, and diseases.
- Studies suggest that by helping regulate catecholamines and cortecosteriods, Rhodiola promotes cardiovascular health. Rhodiola supplements can be used by people who are at risk of developing heart diseases like those who are obese, with high blood cholesterol, and with family history of cardiovascular disease.
- It provides reliable immune support by reinstating metabolic balance in the body. Through this, the body can effectively fight common infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- Other suggested rhodiola benefits include ensuring normal hearing, protecting the liver from environmental toxins, and regulating normal blood sugar levels.
- According to historical records, this European herb has also been used to support healthy sexual behaviour and performance.
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is an herb that belongs to the Crassulaceae family that grows in cold places, specifically the Alpine and Arctic regions of Europe. It is also famous for its other names like Aaron’s rod, Golden Root, and Roseroot. The medicinal value of rhodiola rosea extract has been widely used in the different cultures in Asia, America, and Greece. Its benefits were first documented in 77 AD, by Dioscorides, the famous Greek physician in his Materia medica. In the modern days, the rhodiola herb has been the focus of human studies and animal studies. These studies concluded that Rhodiola rosea extract possess antioxidant properties, produces beneficial effects to mental health, supports physical strength, and offers protection to the cardiovascular system. All these benefits lie within its active components, known as Rosavins and Salidrosides. Initially, Salidrosides were the only known active compound in Rhodiola with standardised content of a minimum of 0.6%. After years of intensive research, experts discovered the rosavins. Rosavins are actually comprised of three compounds including rosavin, rosin, and rosarin. Now Foods Rhodiola contains standardised formulation with minimum 3% Rosavins and 1% Salidrosides, a high potency formulation of this adaptogenic herb.
