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Rhodiola
Green Tea 250 mg
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Score77
A useful rhodiola-centered daytime formula complicated by poorly disclosed green tea and hormone-focused herbs. It fits stress-related energy better than broad cognitive or skin support.
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Quantity:30 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Mood Support
Stress Relief
Brain Health
Mental Focus
Cognitive Support

Score 77

A useful rhodiola-centered daytime formula complicated by poorly disclosed green tea and hormone-focused herbs. It fits stress-related energy better than broad cognitive or skin support.
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Analysis

The tablet supplies 205 mg rhodiola extract with rosavins and salidroside named on the label. That amount fits stress-related energy and mental-stamina use, while green tea may add alertness.

Rhodiola species and marker percentages are missing, and the 250 mg green-tea extract does not disclose EGCG or caffeine. Chaste tree and black cohosh serve hormone-related aims rather than general cognition or productivity.

One tablet is convenient for daytime use, but the mixed purpose reduces focus. Black cohosh adds a liver-related precaution, while both hormone-active herbs may need review in hormone-sensitive situations.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking rhodiola for daytime stamina
  • People using the formula in a hormone-related context
  • Users who can tolerate uncertain green-tea caffeine
Best for
  • Stress-related energy
  • Daytime mental stamina
  • One-tablet convenience

Pros

  • Provides a useful rhodiola amount
  • Names rosavins and salidroside
  • One-tablet serving is convenient

Cons

  • Rhodiola marker percentages and species are missing
  • Green-tea caffeine and EGCG are undisclosed
  • Hormone-focused herbs reduce general applicability

Warnings

  • Black cohosh has been associated with rare liver injury and may not suit people with liver problems.
  • Black cohosh and chaste tree may be unsuitable with some hormone-sensitive conditions or hormone therapies without individualized guidance.

Nutrient quality

77 High impact

Rhodiola and green tea provide a focused energizing botanical core. Several amounts are useful but not consistently strong.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Active ingredients have stated amounts without a proprietary blend. Important standardization, activity, or form details remain missing.

Customer satisfaction

75 High impact

The aggregate rating is mixed and is supported by limited review volume. No specific comments are supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose alignment cannot be confirmed directly.

Value for money

71 High impact

Value is reasonable for the effective doses and ingredient forms. Lightly dosed additions or premium pricing weaken competitiveness.

Report analysis

Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportB- CoverageC+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola provides relevant stress-resilience support at a useful extract amount. Green tea may add mild alertness, while chaste tree and black cohosh target hormonal concerns rather than general energy.

Rosavins and salidroside are named, but marker percentages and Rhodiola species are not supplied. The formula offers adaptogenic and possible stimulant breadth with only moderate energy-specific coherence.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC+ CoverageC Formula Quality

Rhodiola provides a relevant adaptogenic core that may support stress resilience and fatigue-related mood. Green tea, chaste tree, and black cohosh add specialized effects but make the general mood rationale less focused.

The rhodiola amount is useful and its marker names are disclosed, although species and standardization percentages are missing. Green tea may contribute caffeine, but the extract's caffeine content is not stated for people sensitive to stimulation.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageC- Formula Quality

A standardized rhodiola extract appears well suited to stress-related fatigue and reduced mental stamina. Green tea may add alertness, but any naturally present caffeine could work against calm in sensitive users.

The rhodiola amount and active-marker details support reasonable potency and quality. Chaste tree and black cohosh are aimed more at hormonal concerns than general stress relief, which makes the formula less focused.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 16 studies
Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageD+ Formula Quality

The rhodiola extract may support mental endurance during stress and is supplied at a practical amount. Green tea adds alertness and antioxidant support, but the remaining herbs are aimed more at hormonal symptoms than cognition.

Rosavins and salidroside are named without percentages, and the rhodiola species is not explicitly identified. Green tea may contribute caffeine, so late-day use could disrupt sleep in sensitive users even though the caffeine amount is not provided.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageD+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola provides a direct adaptogenic route to maintaining mental stamina under stress. Green tea may add alertness, although its caffeine amount is not stated.

The Rhodiola amount is useful and both rosavins and salidroside are named, but species and marker percentages are missing. Chaste tree and black cohosh serve hormone-related aims and add little to focus.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Green Tea · 250 mg

The formula may support attention or calm focus through stimulant, L-theanine, or stress-related pathways. Its usefulness depends on the exact active amounts and whether alertness or relaxation is the intended outcome.

It does not provide broad memory, membrane, or long-term neuroprotective support. Multi-ingredient versions also include several components with limited direct cognitive relevance.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Green Tea leaf extract
250 mg
Rhodiola root extract (Rosavins, Salidroside)
 205 mg
Chaste Tree berry extract (Agnusides)
 40 mg
Black Cohosh root and rhizome extract (Triterpene Glycosides)
 20 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free Women 18–50 Menopause Vegetarian
Report overview
Rhodiola (Rosavins, Salidroside) · 205 mg OverallScore65
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The 205 mg Rhodiola root extract sits within the preferred daily range and identifies both rosavins and salidroside. Species and marker percentages are not provided, which limits confidence that the extract matches the expected Rhodiola rosea profile. The serving is relatively costly for the disclosed standardized amount, and additive quality cannot be verified from the supplied details.

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Green Tea · 250 mg OverallScore8
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Green tea extract is present, but the label does not reveal its EGCG or polyphenol standardization. Missing EGCG and caffeine amounts make efficacy, stimulant exposure, and cost efficiency difficult to judge. Black cohosh also warrants caution for anyone with liver problems because rare liver injury has been associated with its use.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Dose-Response Effects of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root Extract) Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance and Cognitive Function in Resistance-Trained Athletes: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Koozehchian MS; Newton AT; Mabrey G; Bonness FM; Rafajlovska R; Naderi A · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial27 participantsMental Focus Brain Health forRhodiola
  2. Effects of Rhodiola rosea on Physical and Decision-Making Performance in Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
    Dou Y; Wang Y; Zhang W; Jiang Y; Zhang J; Yang T; Han Z; Li Y; Liu C; Ren D · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial24 participantsEnergy Mental Focus forRhodiola
  3. The Impact of Rhodiola Rosea Extract on Strength Performance in Alternative Bench-Press and Bench-Pull Exercises Under Resting and Mental Fatigue Conditions: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
    Marcos-Frutos D; Leban Ž; Li Z; Zhang X; Lara PM; Alix-Fages C; Jiménez-Martínez P; Zebboudji N; Caillet A; Redondo B; Vera J; Janicijevic D; García-Ramos A · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial18 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  4. Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance.
    De Bock K; Eijnde BO; Ramaekers M; Hespel P · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2004
    Randomized trial24 participantsMental Focus forRhodiola
  5. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to Rhodiola rosea L. extract and reduction of mental fatigue pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEnergy forRhodiola
  6. Rosenroot (Rhodiola rosea): traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology and clinical efficacy.
    Panossian A; Wikman G; Sarris J · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2010
    Narrative reviewMental Focus Brain Health forRhodiola
  7. Rhodiola rosea for mental and physical fatigue in nursing students: a randomized controlled trial.
    Punja S; Shamseer L; Olson K; Vohra S · PloS one · 2015
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  8. Green tea and coffee intake and risk of cognitive decline in older adults: the National Institute for Longevity Sciences, Longitudinal Study of Aging.
    Shirai Y; Kuriki K; Otsuka R; Kato Y; Nishita Y; Tange C; Tomida M; Imai T; Ando F; Shimokata H · Public health nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study1,305 participantsAnti-Aging forGreen Tea
  9. Associations of green tea, coffee, and soft drink consumption with longitudinal changes in leukocyte telomere length.
    Sohn I; Shin C; Baik I · Scientific reports · 2023
    Cohort study1,952 participantsAnti-Aging forGreen Tea
  10. Can teatime increase one's lifetime?
    Nakachi K; Eguchi H; Imai K · Ageing research reviews · 2003
    Cohort studyAnti-Aging forGreen Tea
  11. Influences of tea consumption on self-rated health and life satisfaction among older adults: Evidence from the CLHLS.
    Zou M; Sun C; Yang M; Li C; Wang S; Zheng D; Wang J; Yu L; Sun L; Wang Y; Chen H; Zeng Y · PsyCh journal · 2025
    Cohort study78,345 participantsAnti-Aging forGreen Tea
  12. Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoaging skin.
    Chiu AE; Chan JL; Kern DG; Kohler S; Rehmus WE; Kimball AB · Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2005
    Randomized trial40 participantsAnti-Aging forGreen Tea
  13. A combination of green tea, rhodiola, magnesium and B vitamins modulates brain activity and protects against the effects of induced social stress in healthy volunteers.
    Boyle NB; Billington J; Lawton C; Quadt F; Dye L · Nutritional neuroscience · 2022
    Randomized trial100 participantsBrain Health forRhodiola
  14. Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue--a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty.
    Darbinyan V; Kteyan A; Panossian A; Gabrielian E; Wikman G; Wagner H · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2001
    Randomized trial56 participantsBrain Health Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  15. Effects of a Rhodiola rosea extract on mental resource allocation and attention: An event-related potential dual task study.
    Koop T; Dienel A; Heldmann M; Münte TF · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Single-arm trial50 participantsBrain Health forRhodiola
  16. The Effect of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea Supplementation on Simulated Game Time, Perceived Fatigue, and Performance in Basketball Players.
    Wang J; Zhao H; Yu L; Zhao K; Jiang W; Liu S; Dai J; Xu L; Sun P; Yun H; Liu C · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  17. Combined Effects of Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on Straight Punch Explosive Power in Untrained and Trained Boxing Volunteers: A Synergistic Approach.
    Tao B; Sun H; Li H; Xu Z; Xu Y; Chen L; Ma C; Zhang X; Yu L; Bao S; Liu C · Metabolites · 2025
    Randomized trial96 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  18. Rhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Results of an Open-Label Clinical Trial.
    Lekomtseva Y; Zhukova I; Wacker A · Complementary medicine research · 2019
    Single-arm trial100 participantsEnergy Stress Relief forRhodiola
  19. Combined Rhodiola rosea and eccentric training boost endurance performance and lower-limb reactive strength in recreationally active women.
    Wang IL; Su Y; Zhang L; Tang M; Chen YM · Frontiers in physiology · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  20. The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
    Hung SK; Perry R; Ernst E · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2012
    Systematic review11 studies pooledMental Focus forRhodiola
  21. Effects of Rhodiola rosea supplementation on mental performance, physical capacity, and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy men.
    Jówko E; Sadowski J; Długołęcka B; Gierczuk D; Opaszowski B; Cieśliński I · Journal of sport and health science · 2022
    Randomized trial26 participantsMental Focus Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  22. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.
    Panossian A; Wikman G · Current clinical pharmacology · 2009
    Narrative reviewMental Focus forRhodiola
  23. Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions in Milder Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Urata M; Sakurai H; Ueno F; Maruki T; Tada T; Uchida T; Matsumoto Y; Murao M; Tomita M; Baba H; Kato M; Tsuboi T; Watanabe K · Neuropsychopharmacology reports · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,049 participants2 studies pooledMood Support forRhodiola
  24. The Effect of Acute Rhodiola rosea Ingestion on Exercise Heart Rate, Substrate Utilisation, Mood State, and Perceptions of Exertion, Arousal, and Pleasure/Displeasure in Active Men.
    Duncan MJ; Clarke ND · Journal of sports medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation) · 2015
    Clinical trial10 participantsMood Support forRhodiola
  25. Herbal medicine for depression, anxiety and insomnia: a review of psychopharmacology and clinical evidence.
    Sarris J; Panossian A; Schweitzer I; Stough C; Scholey A · European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2012
    Systematic review66 studies pooledMood Support forRhodiola
  26. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Depression. II: Evidence from Clinical Trials.
    Moragrega I; Ríos JL · Planta medica · 2022
    Systematic reviewMood Support forRhodiola
  27. Multicenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extract in patients suffering from burnout symptoms.
    Kasper S; Dienel A · Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2020
    Single-arm trial118 participantsMood Support forRhodiola
  28. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue.
    Olsson EM; von Schéele B; Panossian AG · Planta medica · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsProductivity Boost forRhodiola
  29. A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adaptogenic effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on the fatigue of students caused by stress during an examination period with a repeated low-dose regimen.
    Spasov AA; Wikman GK; Mandrikov VB; Mironova IA; Neumoin VV · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2000
    Randomized trialProductivity Boost forRhodiola
  30. The Effectiveness of Rhodiola rosea L. Preparations in Alleviating Various Aspects of Life-Stress Symptoms and Stress-Induced Conditions-Encouraging Clinical Evidence.
    Ivanova Stojcheva E; Quintela JC · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022
    Narrative reviewProductivity Boost Stress Relief forRhodiola
  31. Clinical evidence for the adaptogenic effects of Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea - A systematic review with molecular interpretation of psychometric outcomes.
    Łuszczak J; Kocki J · Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM · 2026
    Systematic review19 studies pooledStress Relief forRhodiola
  32. Stress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a review.
    Anghelescu IG; Edwards D; Seifritz E; Kasper S · International journal of psychiatry in clinical practice · 2019
    Narrative reviewStress Relief forRhodiola
  33. Plant-based medicines for anxiety disorders, part 2: a review of clinical studies with supporting preclinical evidence.
    Sarris J; McIntyre E; Camfield DA · CNS drugs · 2013
    Narrative reviewStress Relief forRhodiola