Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Golden Root)

Energy & stress

Function & benefits

A long-established adaptogenic mountain herb that supports the body’s resistance to stress, mental tension and physical fatigue, and helps maintain mental clarity under pressure.

Dosage & how to use

Recommended dose	200–400 mg (standardised to 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside)
Best time to take	In the morning on an empty stomach, half an hour before breakfast; avoid it in the evening
Frequency	Once daily

Important warnings

Not for people with bipolar disorder, as it may trigger manic episodes

Avoid it in the evening to prevent insomnia

Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Drug interactions

It interacts with antidepressants and mood stabilisers (rare serotonin syndrome with SSRIs is possible); it may lower blood sugar and blood pressure, so diabetes and blood pressure medication need monitoring.

Scientific references

European Medicines Agency (EMA): Community herbal monograph on Rhodiola rosea L., rhizoma et radix
Anghelescu IG et al. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract 2018 — PMID: 29325481

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📚 Published sources and research: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) • National Institutes of Health (NIH - ODS) • PubMed / Cochrane databases

Content last updated: 17 October 2026 · Based on published sources and research (EFSA / NIH / PubMed)

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