Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common occurrence in the Northern Hemisphere during the fall and winter months, but preliminary research in animal trials has demonstrated that
rhodiola increases the «feel good» neurotransmitter serotonin, banishing those blues as it promotes the transport of important building blocks such as 5 - hydroxytryptophan (5 - HTP).
Rhodiola increases the oxygen - carrying capacity of our red blood cells, making it particularly effective at increasing energy, vitality and stamina during times of stress.
Not exact matches
May help
increase resistance to stress and boost energy, mental clarity and overall resiliency via adaptogenic herbs like cordyceps, reishi, astragalus, and
rhodiola.
Rhodiola suppresses the production of cortisol and
increases levels of stress - resistant proteins.
Ashwagandha and
rhodiola improve thyroid and adrenal function, creating systemic balance and
increased energy.
As most of us don't breathe fully when we're in a panicked state or exercising hard,
Rhodiola can offset this inevitable
increase in carbon dioxide and lactic acid / decrease in oxygen, to make us feel stronger and calmer even when life is crazy.
From the mental side of things,
Rhodiola also
increases the sensitivity of your neurons (them thinkin» cells in your brain) to the presence of dopamine and serotonin, two neurotransmitters involved in focus, memory, pleasure, mood, and a whole bunch of other nice feelings.
Legend has it that the Sherpa people would eat
rhodiola before they climbed Mt. Everest and the Vikings would use it to
increase their strength.
De Bock et al. (source) demonstrated
rhodiola supplementation
increased time to exhaustion by 24 seconds.
Herbs — ginseng helps alleviate hormonal imbalance symptoms,
rhodiola rosea can
increase thyroid function, fish oil is high in omega - 3 fatty acids
Rhodiola helps with energy, focus, and mild depression by decreasing cortisol and
increasing beneficial neurotransmitters.
Rhodiola supplementation
increases oxygen levels which improves overall focus and concentration.
Double - blind, placebo - controlled studies have demonstrated endurance and exercise duration
increases for participants taking
rhodiola.
Increases energy levels — some of the compounds in
rhodiola have been associated with
increased metabolism + circulation of blood / oxygen in the body
The Vikings used
rhodiola rosea to
increase endurance and stamina during their journeys.
Cortisol levels in a
rhodiola and ginkgo group remained at the same levels as before the test, but in the placebo group cortisol levels
increased substantially.
Both Ashwaganda and
Rhodiola have shown to reduce cortisol in studies, as well as
increase exercise performance.
Preliminary research indicates that
rhodiola may
increase the efficacy of chemotherapy medications (it virtually eliminates the toxicity of adriamycin, a widely used cancer drug) and improve the immune function of people with bladder cancer.
I also like at least 1000 mg vitamin C and 1000 mg pantothenic acid and 1000 mg
rhodiola (this one we start low and
increase).
From improving work capacity to decreasing recovery time, quality
Rhodiola supplements appear to have specific properties that translate to
increase overall physical performance, especially in rigorous or stressful circumstances.
Particularly useful when under lots of stress,
Rhodiola tends to offset the negative effects of
increased carbon dioxide and lactic acid — which lowers oxygen uptake.
Most people who study
rhodiola focus on the long list of benefits that are associated with its ability to alleviate mild depression and anxiety as well as
increase energy and endurance.
Rhodiola also
increased the efficiency with which subjects used oxygen, potentially reducing additional stress from oxygen radicals.