Scientific Effect
Rhodiola rosea is an arctic plant, traditionally used for anxiety and depression. It may also be associated with improved aerobic performance.
Clinical Study
Rhodiola rosea versus sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized placebo-controlled trial.
Results
"...R. rosea, although less effective than sertraline, may possess a more favorable risk to benefit ratio for individuals with mild to moderate depression."
Study Citation
Mao, J. J., Xie, S. X., Zee, J., Soeller, I., Li, Q. S., Rockwell, K., & Amsterdam, J. D. (2015). Rhodiola rosea versus sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Phytomedicine, 22(3), 394-399.
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Significant improvement in GAD symptoms was found with R. rosea, with a reduction in HARS scores similar to that found in clinical trials.
Results
"A pilot study of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodax) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)."
Study Citation
Bystritsky, A., Kerwin, L., & Feusner, J. D. (2008). A pilot study of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodax®) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 14(2), 175-180.
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...GRE supplementation enhanced anaerobic exercise performance as measured through repeated Wingate Anaerobic Tests.
Results
"Red yeast rice induces less muscle fatigue symptom than simvastatin in dyslipidemic patients: a single center randomized pilot trial."
Study Citation
Ballmann, C. G., Maze, S. B., Wells, A. C., Marshall, M. M., & Rogers, R. R. (2019). Effects of short-term Rhodiola Rosea (Golden Root Extract) supplementation on anaerobic exercise performance. Journal of sports sciences, 37(9), 998-1003.
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