Rhodiola Rosea Extract

Reduce stress

Rhodiola Rosea Extract has long been considered as an effective adaptogen. Adaptogens are natural plant substances that increase the body’s non-specific resistance and normalize the body’s functions.  When a stressful situation arises, depletion of the adaptogens produces a degree of broad adaptation (or nonspecific resistance) that allows our physiology to deal with the stressful situation in a more resourced manner, thus achieving a stress-reducing effect.

Muscle recovery

Rhodiola Rosea Extract has been shown to shorten recovery time after a long workout. Rhodiola Rosea Extract increases the levels of enzymes, RNA and proteins essential for muscle recovery after exhaustive exercise.  It also stimulates muscle energy status; Glycogen synthesis in muscle and liver; Muscle protein synthesis and anabolic activity.

Improves memory function

According to research, Rhodiola Rosea Extract can enhance memory and concentration over time.  It increases the brain’s bioelectrical activity, improves memory and brain energy. In one study, 40 students were randomly assigned to receive 50mg of standard Rhodiola Rosea Extract  twice daily for 20 days.  Students who received the extract showed significant improvements in physical fitness, psychomotor function, mental performance, and general health.  Subjects also reported statistically significant reductions in mental fatigue, improved sleep patterns, reduced need for sleep, increased emotional stability, and greater motivation to learn.  The average test scores of the students who received rhodiola extract also increased significantly, respectively.

Anti-tumor effect

Rhodiola Rosea Extract  has been shown to increase antitumor activity by increasing the body’s resistance to toxins.  At present, a series of antioxidant compounds have been identified in rhodiola and related species, and it has been demonstrated that the alcohol and water extracts of Rhodiola Rosea have significant free radical scavenging activities.  Rhodiola Rosea Extract may be used in conjunction with some pharmacological antitumor agents.  According to the researchers, rhodiola orally inhibited tumor growth by 39% and reduced metastasis by 50% in rats.  It improves urinary tract tissue and immunity in bladder cancer patients.  In other experiments with various types of cancer, including adenocarcinoma, the use of Rhodiola Rosea Extract  resulted in significant improvements in survival.