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Rhodiola Rosea Root 400 mg

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Rhodiola
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Score79
A simple Rhodiola rosea capsule with strong value. Missing rosavin and salidroside standardization is the main limitation.
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Quantity:100 Capsule(s) • (100 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Productivity Boost
Energy

Score 79

A simple Rhodiola rosea capsule with strong value. Missing rosavin and salidroside standardization is the main limitation.
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$13.19($0.13 per serving)
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Analysis

The product supplies 400 mg of Rhodiola rosea root material in a single-ingredient format. Rhodiola is most relevant when stress contributes to fatigue, reduced stamina, or difficulty sustaining concentration.

No rosavin or salidroside standardization is provided, and the label does not confirm a concentrated extract. Those omissions prevent confident comparison with clinically characterized extracts.

The capsule format is straightforward and avoids unrelated ingredients. strong value is useful, although dose simplicity does not resolve the missing potency data.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a simple rhodiola product
  • People who prefer a one-capsule adaptogen
Best for
  • Stress-related fatigue
  • Mental stamina
  • Non-caffeine energy support

Pros

  • Provides 400 mg
  • Focused single-herb formula
  • Capsule format is easy to use
  • Offers strong value

Cons

  • Rosavin content is not disclosed
  • Salidroside content is not disclosed
  • Extract strength cannot be compared precisely
  • Single-pathway formula

Warnings

  • Rhodiola can feel stimulating and may cause restlessness or insomnia, so taking it earlier in the day is prudent.
  • People with bipolar disorder or a history of mania should avoid unsupervised use because stimulating adaptogens may worsen activation.
  • Rhodiola may interact with antidepressants or other serotonergic medicines, so those combinations need prescriber guidance.

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

Rhodiola rosea is identified, but no rosavin or salidroside standardization is supplied. The core herbal ingredients are supplied at practical amounts, though potency depends on extract quality.

Ingredient transparency

74 High impact

A specific amount is supplied for the rhodiola ingredient. No proprietary blend hides the active amount.

Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating indicates very favorable satisfaction, though no experience details are provided. The large response count gives the aggregate rating a dependable base.

Value for money

94 Highest impact

Formula quality compares well with the cost. The serving cost is exceptionally low for the disclosed actives.

Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola may support stress-related fatigue, mental performance, and resilience under pressure. Its single-adaptogen approach is focused but does not provide immediate calming or foundational mineral support.

The root amount is clearly stated, but the ingredient panel does not confirm a concentrated extract or disclose rosavin and salidroside standardization. That uncertainty prevents confident comparison with clinically characterized Rhodiola rosea products despite a useful nominal amount.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 16 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola is an adaptogen with plausible value for stress-related fatigue and sustained mental performance. The single-herb formula is focused and easy to use.

The label does not disclose rosavins, salidroside, or an extract ratio. Without standardization, the root amount cannot be matched confidently to clinically studied preparations.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitD Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola is directly relevant to fatigue, concentration, and stamina during physical or emotional stress. Human evidence supports standardized Rhodiola extracts, though results depend strongly on species and active-marker content.

The 400 mg root amount looks substantial but cannot be matched confidently to an effective extract dose. The label names Rhodiola rosea yet provides no extract ratio or rosavin and salidroside standardization.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality

Rhodiola rosea is directly relevant to mental fatigue and sustained alertness under stress. The raw-root format is less predictable than a standardized extract.

The 400 mg amount is clear, but rosavin and salidroside levels are not provided. Without active-marker standardization, the serving cannot be matched confidently to clinical extract doses.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Goal FitD- Strength of SupportD- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly supports resilience to stress-related fatigue and may help mood under strain. The root amount is clear, but no extract concentration, rosavin content, or salidroside content is provided.

The focused formula avoids unrelated actives while leaving actual potency uncertain. Raw root cannot be equated confidently with the standardized extracts used in stronger human evidence.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitD- Strength of SupportD- CoverageA Formula Quality

Rhodiola has a direct role in mental-fatigue resistance and performance under stress. The whole-root amount is substantial, but it is not a standardized extract and cannot be matched confidently to clinical preparations.

The simple formula avoids unnecessary ingredients. Species is suggested by the product name, while missing rosavin and salidroside details limit potency assurance.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitF Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality

The Rhodiola root formula is relevant to mental fatigue but has limited potency evidence. A substantial root amount is disclosed in a simple single-ingredient capsule.

The label does not show an extract ratio, rosavin content, or salidroside content. Without standardization, the serving cannot be confidently matched to amounts used for stress-related cognitive support.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Rhodiola
400 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Rhodiola · 400 mg OverallScore39
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label supplies Rhodiola root but does not document standardized active markers. The product name identifies the rosea species, although the ingredient detail does not show a concentrated extract. Without standardization, the stated serving cannot be matched confidently to an effective extract dose.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The Effect of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea Supplementation on Simulated Game Time, Perceived Fatigue, and Performance in Basketball Players.
    Wang J; Zhao H; Yu L; Zhao K; Jiang W; Liu S; Dai J; Xu L; Sun P; Yun H; Liu C · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  2. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to Rhodiola rosea L. extract and reduction of mental fatigue pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEnergy Stress Relief forRhodiola
  3. The Effectiveness of Rhodiola rosea L. Preparations in Alleviating Various Aspects of Life-Stress Symptoms and Stress-Induced Conditions-Encouraging Clinical Evidence.
    Ivanova Stojcheva E; Quintela JC · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022
    Narrative reviewStress Relief Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  4. The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
    Hung SK; Perry R; Ernst E · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2012
    Systematic review11 studies pooledMental Focus forRhodiola
  5. Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance.
    De Bock K; Eijnde BO; Ramaekers M; Hespel P · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2004
    Randomized trial24 participantsMental Focus forRhodiola
  6. 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; Newton AT; Mabrey G; Bonness FM; Rafajlovska R; Naderi A · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forRhodiola
  7. A combination of green tea, rhodiola, magnesium and B vitamins modulates brain activity and protects against the effects of induced social stress in healthy volunteers.
    Boyle NB; Billington J; Lawton C; Quadt F; Dye L · Nutritional neuroscience · 2022
    Randomized trial100 participantsBrain Health forRhodiola
  8. Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea): traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology and clinical efficacy.
    Panossian A; Wikman G; Sarris J · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2010
    Narrative reviewBrain Health forRhodiola
  9. 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.
    Darbinyan V; Kteyan A; Panossian A; Gabrielian E; Wikman G; Wagner H · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2001
    Randomized trial56 participantsBrain Health Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  10. Effects of a Rhodiola rosea extract on mental resource allocation and attention: An event-related potential dual task study.
    Koop T; Dienel A; Heldmann M; Münte TF · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Single-arm trial50 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forRhodiola
  11. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.
    Panossian A; Wikman G · Current clinical pharmacology · 2009
    Narrative reviewCognitive Support Mental Focus forRhodiola
  12. Central additive effect of Ginkgo biloba and Rhodiola rosea on psychomotor vigilance task and short-term working memory accuracy.
    Al-Kuraishy HM · Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology · 2016
    Clinical trial112 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  13. Clinical evidence for the adaptogenic effects of Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea - A systematic review with molecular interpretation of psychometric outcomes.
    Łuszczak J; Kocki J · Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM · 2026
    Systematic review19 studies pooledCognitive Support Stress Relief forRhodiola
  14. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue.
    Olsson EM; von Schéele B; Panossian AG · Planta medica · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsCognitive Support Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  15. Effects of Rhodiola rosea on Physical and Decision-Making Performance in Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
    Dou Y; Wang Y; Zhang W; Jiang Y; Zhang J; Yang T; Han Z; Li Y; Liu C; Ren D · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial24 participantsEnergy Mental Focus forRhodiola
  16. Combined Effects of Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on Straight Punch Explosive Power in Untrained and Trained Boxing Volunteers: A Synergistic Approach.
    Tao B; Sun H; Li H; Xu Z; Xu Y; Chen L; Ma C; Zhang X; Yu L; Bao S; Liu C · Metabolites · 2025
    Randomized trial96 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  17. Rhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Results of an Open-Label Clinical Trial.
    Lekomtseva Y; Zhukova I; Wacker A · Complementary medicine research · 2019
    Single-arm trial100 participantsEnergy Stress Relief forRhodiola
  18. Combined Rhodiola rosea and eccentric training boost endurance performance and lower-limb reactive strength in recreationally active women.
    Wang IL; Su Y; Zhang L; Tang M; Chen YM · Frontiers in physiology · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  19. Effects of Rhodiola rosea supplementation on mental performance, physical capacity, and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy men.
    Jówko E; Sadowski J; Długołęcka B; Gierczuk D; Opaszowski B; Cieśliński I · Journal of sport and health science · 2022
    Randomized trial26 participantsMental Focus Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  20. Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions in Milder Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Urata M; Sakurai H; Ueno F; Maruki T; Tada T; Uchida T; Matsumoto Y; Murao M; Tomita M; Baba H; Kato M; Tsuboi T; Watanabe K · Neuropsychopharmacology reports · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,049 participants2 studies pooledMood Support forRhodiola
  21. The Effect of Acute Rhodiola rosea Ingestion on Exercise Heart Rate, Substrate Utilisation, Mood State, and Perceptions of Exertion, Arousal, and Pleasure/Displeasure in Active Men.
    Duncan MJ; Clarke ND · Journal of sports medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation) · 2015
    Clinical trial10 participantsMood Support forRhodiola
  22. Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia: a review of psychopharmacology and clinical evidence.
    Sarris J; Panossian A; Schweitzer I; Stough C; Scholey A · European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2012
    Systematic review66 studies pooledMood Support forRhodiola
  23. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Depression. II: Evidence from Clinical Trials.
    Moragrega I; Ríos JL · Planta medica · 2022
    Systematic reviewMood Support forRhodiola
  24. Multicenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extract in patients suffering from burnout symptoms.
    Kasper S; Dienel A · Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2020
    Single-arm trial118 participantsMood Support forRhodiola
  25. A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adaptogenic 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.
    Spasov AA; Wikman GK; Mandrikov VB; Mironova IA; Neumoin VV · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2000
    Randomized trialProductivity Boost forRhodiola
  26. Stress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a review.
    Anghelescu IG; Edwards D; Seifritz E; Kasper S · International journal of psychiatry in clinical practice · 2019
    Narrative reviewStress Relief forRhodiola
  27. Plant-based medicines for anxiety disorders, part 2: a review of clinical studies with supporting preclinical evidence.
    Sarris J; McIntyre E; Camfield DA · CNS drugs · 2013
    Narrative reviewStress Relief forRhodiola