Rhodiola (aka. Golden Root) has long been a traditional medicine and energy booster throughout numerous cultures in Northern Europe and Asia, including the Vikings! In more recent times Rhodiola has been a signficant focus of research in Russia, with known use in their military and Olympic athletes for strength, endurance, and anti-stress applications. Accompanying Russian cosmonauts, it was even the first herb to go to space!
While Rhodiola has been documented to act via numerous mechanisms, the most prominent seems to be its potent Monoamine Oxidase inhibition activities, which prolongs the action of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and nor-epinephrine on receptors in the brain after release. This supporting the associated mood and energy increase.
Rhodiola Rosea is popular for:
As a dietary supplement, take ONE to TWO capsules throughout the day. Pairs well alongside a source of caffeine (ie. Coffee) to boost and prolong stimulant activity.
If you're keen for some further reading on Rhodiola Rosea, below are a few research articles we frequently recommend as an introduction.