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Rhodiola Rosea

Also known as: rhodiola, golden root, arctic root

AAdequate Evidence10 studies referenced

Common dosage

200-400mg daily

Category

herb

Description

Adaptogenic herb for fatigue resistance, stress adaptation, and exercise endurance. Works via different pathways than ashwagandha.

Safety & interactions

Take in the morning — may interfere with sleep. Cycle on/off. May interact with SSRIs.
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Studies on Rhodiola Rosea (10)

1.

Rhodiola rosea for physical and mental fatigue: a systematic review

Ishaque S, et al. (2012) · BMC Complement Altern Med

Systematic ReviewPubMed
2.

Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue

Olsson EM, et al. (2009) · Planta Med · n=60

3.

Can Rhodiola rosea supplementation mitigate digital eye strain? A triple-blinded placebo-controlled study.

Lara PM (2025) · Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)

4.

Preventive and therapeutic effects of ginsenosides on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in animal models: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yue H (2026) · BMC cardiovascular disorders

5.

Effects of Rhodiola rosea on Physical and Decision-Making Performance in Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Dou Y (2026) · Nutrients

6.

Effects of the Combined Supplementation of Caffeine and Rhodiola Rosea with Resistance Training on Lower Limb Explosive Power in Male Volleyball Players.

Wang Z (2025) · Nutrients

7.

Integrative therapy for lower limb venous thrombosis in patients with COPD: a trial of Rhodiola rosea polyglucoside and pulmonary rehabilitation as a synergistic combination.

Ye RH (2025) · Respiratory medicine

8.

The Impact of Rhodiola Rosea Extract on Strength Performance in Alternative Bench-Press and Bench-Pull Exercises Under Resting and Mental Fatigue Conditions: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.

Marcos-Frutos D (2025) · Nutrients

9.

The Effect of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea Supplementation on Simulated Game Time, Perceived Fatigue, and Performance in Basketball Players.

Wang J (2025) · Nutrients

10.

Dose-Response Effects of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root Extract) Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance and Cognitive Function in Resistance-Trained Athletes: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study.

Koozehchian MS (2025) · Nutrients

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