Rhodiola Extract 250 mg. 60 caps. by Life Extension

Product Information

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), sometimes called Arctic root or golden root, is an adaptogenic herb, meaning that it acts in non-specific ways to increase resistance without disturbing normal biological functions. The herb grows at high altitudes in the arctic areas of Europe and Asia, and its root has been used in traditional medicine in Russia and the Scandinavian countries for centuries. Studies of its medicinal applications have appeared in the scientific literature of Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Soviet Union and Iceland. Today in Russia, rhodiola is used as a tonic and remedy for fatigue, poor attention span, and decreased memory; it is also believed to make workers more productive. In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries it is used to increase the capacity for mental work and as a general strengthener.

Energy for the Body
 A 2002 review in Herbalgram, the Journal of the American Botanical Council, reported that over the years, numerous studies of rhodiola in humans and animals have shown that it helps prevent fatigue, stress and the damaging effects of oxygen deprivation. Evidence also suggests that it has an antioxidant effect, enhances immune system function and can increase sexual energy.

 A study published in 2007 in the Nordic Journal of Psychiatry showed that patients with mild-to-moderate depression who took a rhodiola extract reported fewer symptoms than those who took a placebo. And a study by researchers at the University of California at Irvine found that fruit flies that ate a diet supplemented with rhodiola lived an average of 10 percent longer than flies that didn't eat this herb.

Energy for the Brain 
A common complaint among older adults is loss of physical and mental energy. As people age, their cells’ ability to produce energy is diminished. Many scientists believe that cellular energy deficit is a critical factor in the onset of many degenerative problems.

The Russian herb Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) has demonstrated a remarkable ability to support cellular energy metabolism. Rhodiola promotes higher levels of ATP (adenosinetriphosphate) and CP (creatine phosphate) in the cellular power plants known as the mitochondria, thus providing more of the energy molecules needed to perform many daily activities.¹

In a human trial, rhodiola aided exercise endurance after just a single dose.² In another double-blind, crossover human trial, rhodiola increased several measures of mental performance, including associative thinking, short-term memory, concentration, calculation, and speed of audiovisual perception. Statistically significant improvements were reported after just two weeks of supplementation.³ A recent human trial also documented Rhodiola rosea significantly improves physical and cognitive deficiencies.⁴

Unlike other Rhodiola supplements on the market today, Life Extension’s Rhodiola Extract uses only the authentic Rhodiola rosea species and is standardized to contain the proven 3:1 ratio of 3 percent rosavins and 1 percent salidrosides, matching the concentrations of active adaptogens used in clinical trials. 

 Supplement Facts

Contains rice. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or corn. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

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Dosage and Use

Take one capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Caution

Individuals with anxiety, manic, or bipolar disorder should not use Rhodiola. Take early in the day if Rhodiola Extract interferes with your sleep.

References
1. Proc Inst Cytol Russian Acad Sci. 1971; 89-92.
2. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2004 Jun ; 14(3):298-307.
3. Phytomedicine. 2000 Oct;7(5):365-71.
4. Adv Ther. 2007 Jul-Aug;24(4):929-39.

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