No.01
Rosavins
Why this matters
- № 01Supports mood and mental performance*
- № 02Supports stress resilience*
The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 12· Chapter 02
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea
A powerful adaptogen that grows in cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Used by Vikings and Russian cosmonauts for endurance and mental clarity.
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Active compounds
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In our products
2
Clinical citations
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Adaptogens
Rhodiola roseaBotanical illustration
§ 1The molecules
Active compounds.
No.02
Salidroside
Why this matters
- № 01Supports cellular energy production*
- № 02Protects against oxidative stress*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
§ 2Receipts
What the research shows.
“Double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT of 60 adults with stress-related fatigue. 576 mg/day of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract for 28 days significantly improved burnout scores (p=0.047) and attention (p=0.02), and decreased cortisol response to awakening stress versus placebo.”Olsson et al., Planta Medica, 2009
“RCT of 161 military cadets (aged 19-21) evaluating single-dose Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract (370 mg or 555 mg) versus placebo. Both doses produced a pronounced anti-fatigue effect on mental work capacity under stress, with no significant difference between doses.”Shevtsov et al., Phytomedicine, 2003
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