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Rhodiola 500 mg

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Rhodiola
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Score82
A focused Rhodiola rosea capsule with both major active-marker families named and outstanding value from the larger supply. Missing marker percentages keep potency disclosure from being complete.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Cognitive Support
Brain Health
Mood Support
Productivity Boost
General Health
Mental Focus
Energy

Score 82

A focused Rhodiola rosea capsule with both major active-marker families named and outstanding value from the larger supply. Missing marker percentages keep potency disclosure from being complete.
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Analysis

The capsule provides 500 mg of Rhodiola rosea root extract and identifies both rosavins and salidrosides. That active-marker disclosure is more useful than a plain root-weight label and aligns the product with stress-related energy and focus use.

The supplied data repeat the extract amount beside each marker rather than state exact marker percentages. Without those percentages, the extract cannot be matched precisely to the best-characterized rosavin-to-salidroside profiles.

One capsule per serving keeps the product easy to use, and outstanding value from the larger supply supports regular use. The large package suits regular users, while the high nominal amount may still feel activating to sensitive people.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking support for stress-related fatigue
  • People who prefer a focused standardized rhodiola capsule
Best for
  • Stress resilience
  • Mental stamina under pressure
  • Non-caffeine energy support

Pros

  • Identifies Rhodiola rosea and the root source
  • Names rosavins and salidrosides
  • Provides 500 mg
  • Offers outstanding value from the larger supply

Cons

  • Marker percentages are not disclosed
  • Marker-to-extract relationship is ambiguous
  • Single-adaptogen scope
  • May feel stimulating to sensitive users

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

91 Highest impact

Standardized rosavin and salidroside information makes the rhodiola extract easier to judge. The core herbal ingredients are supplied at substantial, potentially meaningful amounts.

Ingredient transparency

75 High impact

A specific amount is supplied for the listed rhodiola extract. No proprietary blend hides the amount of the active extract.

Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is favorable, though no experience details are provided. The very large response count makes the aggregate rating comparatively stable.

Value for money

96 Highest impact

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

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Goals

Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly supports adaptation to stress and may help stress-related fatigue and mental performance. The 500 mg extract amount is substantial and the label identifies rosavin and salidroside markers.

The focused adaptogen formula has strong depth but covers only the HPA-axis and resilience pathway. Rhodiola can feel activating in some users, so taking it late in the day may interfere with sleep.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 16 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola may support mental stamina and attention when stress or fatigue is impairing performance. The 500 mg root-extract amount is clearly disclosed, with both rosavin and salidroside markers identified.

Human evidence is more convincing for fatigue and stress resilience than for memory enhancement in healthy users. Rhodiola can feel stimulating, so taking it late may worsen sleep in sensitive people.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly supports mental resilience and may reduce stress-related cognitive fatigue. The concentrated extract amount is well aligned with common use.

Both key marker groups are named, but their percentages and the Rhodiola species are not disclosed. Rhodiola can feel activating, so late-day use may interfere with sleep in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly supports stress resilience and may help mood when fatigue or sustained strain is prominent. Human evidence is useful for stress, fatigue, and selected depressive symptoms, although results are not uniformly strong.

The 500 mg extract amount is substantial, and rosavins plus salidrosides are named. Repeated label entries do not clarify the percentage of either marker, which limits standardization confidence.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola is well aligned with fatigue resistance and mental performance under stress. A substantial 500 mg extract names both rosavins and salidroside, although their percentages and the species are missing.

The focused design provides strong adaptogen depth without acute stimulation or a calming counterbalance. Human evidence supports selected fatigue and attention outcomes but does not guarantee an immediate effect.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality

Rhodiola may support resilience, mental energy, and fatigue management during stress. The 500 mg extract amount is substantial and directly relevant to an adaptogenic general-health role.

Rosavins and salidroside are named, but their percentages and the Rhodiola species are not disclosed. The extract may feel stimulating or disrupt sleep in sensitive users, especially when taken late in the day.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Rhodiola extract (Salidroside, total Rosavins)
 500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Rhodiola (Salidroside, total Rosavins) · 500 mg OverallScore84
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The concentrated Rhodiola extract supplies a substantial amount and names both key active-marker groups. Missing marker percentages and an unspecified species create some uncertainty about the exact phytochemical profile. The larger count delivers especially favorable cost efficiency.

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Sources

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 General 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 General Health 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. Actaea racemosa L. Is More Effective in Combination with Rhodiola rosea L. for Relief of Menopausal Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Pkhaladze L; Davidova N; Khomasuridze A; Shengelia R; Panossian AG · Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
    Randomized trial220 participantsGeneral Health forRhodiola
  20. 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 trialGeneral Health Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  21. [The effect of the preparation rodakson on the psychophysiological and physical adaptation of students to an academic load].
    Spasov AA; Mandrikov VB; Mironova IA · Eksperimental'naia i klinicheskaia farmakologiia · 2000
    Clinical trialGeneral Health forRhodiola
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Depression. II: Evidence from Clinical Trials.
    Moragrega I; Ríos JL · Planta medica · 2022
    Systematic reviewMood Support forRhodiola
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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