Rhodiola Rosea Extract

• Rhodiola rosea is a herb in the rhodiola genera (Crassulaceae family) which has traditional usage as an anti-fatigue agent and Adaptogen compound, and rhodiola is likely the second most popular adaptogen (second only to Panax ginseng).

  In regards to fatigue, rhodiola appears to be able to significantly reduce the effects of prolonged and minor physical exhaustion that results in fatigue. This is more related to stress and the 'burnout' effect, or prolonged but low intensity physical exercise. There is some limited evidence that parameters of physical exercise can be improved with rhodiola, but this appears to be limited to untrained persons with numerous studies on trained athletes suggesting that rhodiola does not have an acute ergogenic effect. Despite this, rhodiola appears to be highly reliable in reducing fatigue symptoms and improving symptoms of stress (and secondary to that, well-being) in persons fatigued from non-exercise related stressors.

  Rhodiola rosea extract is beneficial to athletes and body builders for a variety of reasons. Russian researchers have found that australia rhodiola rosea has adaptogenic properties. Adaptogens are substances found naturally in plants such as rhodiola rosea and found to increase the body's overall resistance ability, while stabilizing body functions.

  Minimal side effects are one of the benefits of rhodiola rosea's adaptogen properties. Adaptogens increase the ability to use cell fuel efficiently, and enhance general performance. Research shows that australia rhodiola rosea has the ability to increase resistance to a variety of chemical, biological, and physical stressors. Rhodiola rosea contains adaptogens, which help the system adapt to stressful situations.

  In general rhodiola rosea contains phenylpropanoids, proanthocyanidins and flavonoids. The most uniquely active chemical constituents are the phenylpropanoids, rosavin (the most active), rosin, rosarin, rhodiolin, salidroside, and its aglycon, p-tyrosol. Only Rhodiola rosea contains rosavin, rosin and rosarin.3

  1.Improve Immunity

  Rosavins stimulates the immune system in two ways: FIRST - by specific direct stimulation of immune defence (stimulates one of the most important type of immune cells - Natural Killer Cells, NK-Cells seek and destroy the infected cells on the body). Rhodiola extract normalizes the immune system by improving T-cell immunity 2,4 It has been shown to increase the body's resistance to toxins that may accumulate during infection development. SECOND - by making the body less susceptible to stress. When we are chronically exposed to stress that continually robs energy from other systems, the general effect is a lowered immune response and decreased health. 5 Rhodiola extract can also enhance B cell immunity by preventing the suppression of B cell immunity, which can occur during stress.

  2.Depression

  In animal studies, extracts of rhodiola rosea, namely rosavin and salidroside, seem to enhance the transport of serotonin precursors, tryptophan, and 5-hydroxytryptophan into the brain. 2 Serotonin is a widely studied brain neurotransmitter chemical involved in many functions. Unbalanced serotonin has been linked to various abnormal mental states such as clinical depression. 5 Thus rhodiola has been used by Russian scientists alone or in combination with antidepressants to boost one's mental state, a boon in countries and seasons where one is deprived of adequate sun over prolonged periods of months. 6 (e.g., SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, common to Northern European countries.) In an open clinical trial of Extract of Rhodiola rosea's ability to alleviate symptoms of depression, 128 patients were given extract of Rhodiola rosea. The Rhodiola rosea extract was effective in reducing or removing symptoms of depression in 65% of the patients. 1

  Potent Antioxidant

  Rhodiola rosea has potent antioxidant properties. By limiting the adverse effects of free radical damage, it is able to combat diseases associated with aging.

  Like Siberian ginseng, Extract of Rhodiola Rosea is routinely used by athletes to improve performance. While the mechanism is not completely understood, it seems to improve the ratio of muscle/fat and increases hemoglovin and erythrocytes levels in the blood.

  Sexuality Enhancement

  Rhodiola rosea extract has been used to enhance sexuality for a long history in Russia and Far East cultures. In a study of 35 men suffering from weak erection, premature ejaculation, or both were treated with 100-150mg Rhodiola rosea extract in an open clinical trial that lasted for three months. 26 of the 35 patients recognized a substantial improvement in sexual function as a result of the treatment.

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