Nootropics — Rhodiola Rosea

By Heruvim78 | The longevity gene | 26 Feb 2020

Rhodiola Rosea, also known as golden root, arctic root or rose root, is the root of an adaptogenic plant.

Benefits:

it is an adaptogen (helps your body to adapt to stress when consumed) decreasing stress and improving the symptoms of burnout;
alleviate and fight fatigue;
reduces the symptoms of depression, by balancing the brain neurotransmitters. As a fun fact, compared with Zoloft (Sertraline) is slightly less effective , but produces fewer side effects and it is better tolerated by the body.
improves brain function (reduces mental fatigue, improved sleep patterns, increased motivation);
can improve exercise performance (endurance);
may help control diabetes symptoms (can lower blood sugar by increasing the number of glucose transporters in the blood);
may be useful in the treatment of some types of cancer.

Side effects:

uncommon and mild allergy;
irritability, insomnia, agitation, activation.

Dosage:

on empty stomach, 400–600 mg in a single dose. They need to have the standardized 3% rosavins and 1% salidrosides.

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