Rhodiola by Thorne Research. 60 Caps. Helps With Mood/Stress
Thorne
UPC: 693749755029Rhodiola is a stress-relieving botanical to support neurotransmitters that enhance mood, sleep, and mental focus.*
Rhodiola is a brain adaptogen that helps balance the brain chemicals serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine without causing drowsiness or fatigue.* It can also enhance exercise performance.*
DESCRIPTION:
Benefits - Mood, Stress
Rhodiola rosea has been extensively studied in Scandinavian countries and in Russia for over 35 years and is categorized as an adaptogen because of its ability to increase resistance to chemical, biological, and physical stressors.* The adaptogenic properties of Rhodiola are attributed primarily to its ability to influence the levels and activity of neurotransmitters and the amino acids that mimic the effect of opiates, such as beta-endorphins, in the brain.* Because it is an adaptogen, and not an opiate, Rhodiola has the potential to normalize neurotransmitters in the central nervous system without causing drowsiness or fatigue.* It helps maintain normal levels of brain chemicals, but does not further affect them when they are already normal.*
Studies have found improved mental performance in physicians on night shift who were supplemented with Rhodiola.* And medical students given Rhodiola during exam periods reported improved concentration and performance, as well as enhanced well-being, improved sleep, and greater mood stability.*
Studies from Russia suggest a positive role for Rhodiola in situations characterized by a decline in work performance, poor appetite, sleep disturbances, irritability, and fatigue.*
Here’s a comparison between this Thorne product and similar ones:
| Ashwagandha | Stress Balance | Rhodiola | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Active Ingredient(s) (per serving) | Ashwagandha extract (root, leaf) 120 mg | Ashwagandha Extract 150 mg, Asian Ginseng 75 mg, Eleuthero 75 mg, Astragalus 14 mg, Licorice 25 mg, Ginger 50 mg, B vitamins, Vitamin C, Zinc | Rhodiola extract (root) 100 mg |
| Adaptogen Type | Single-ingredient (Ashwagandha) | Multi-ingredient (Ashwagandha, Ginseng, Eleuthero, Astragalus, Licorice, Ginger) | Single-ingredient (Rhodiola) |
| Standardization/Unique Feature | Shoden® extract, 35% withanolide glycosides | Includes KSM-66® ashwagandha (root-only), B vitamins, vitamin C, zinc | Not specified |
| Suggested Use | 1 capsule daily | 2 capsules 1-2 times daily | 1 capsule 2-3 times daily |
| Primary Focus* | Stress, mood, sleep, energy, cognitive function* | Stress resilience, adrenal support, mood, immune function* | Stress, mood, mental focus, sleep, exercise performance* |
SUGGESTED USE:
Take 1 capsule two to three times daily or as recommended by your health professional.
INGREDIENTS:
One Capsule Contains:
Rhodiola extract (root) (Rhodiola rosea) 100 mg.
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine,
Silicon Dioxide.
Standardized to Total Rosavins 3%.
WARNINGS:
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY
If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.