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Rhodiola
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Score63
A solid Rhodiola rosea dose and holy basil create focused daytime stress support. Incomplete marker data and a small proprietary blend are the main drawbacks.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (45 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Productivity Boost
Mood Support
Stress Relief
Mental Focus
Cognitive Support
Brain Health

Score 63

A solid Rhodiola rosea dose and holy basil create focused daytime stress support. Incomplete marker data and a small proprietary blend are the main drawbacks.
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Analysis

Rhodiola rosea reaches a practical 300 mg amount for stress-related fatigue and sustained focus. Holy basil adds a smaller calming adaptogen contribution without introducing a conventional stimulant.

Rosavins are identified, but their percentage and salidroside content are not provided. The 60 mg proprietary herbal blend also hides its ingredients and individual amounts.

The two-capsule serving is manageable and the core adaptogen structure is coherent. Its strongest fit is daytime resilience rather than immediate energy or broad memory support.

Who is it for
  • Adults with stress-related fatigue
  • People seeking non-caffeine daytime resilience
  • Users who want rhodiola with holy basil
Best for
  • Sustained mental stamina
  • Daytime stress adaptation
  • Non-stimulant productivity support

Pros

  • Uses Rhodiola rosea
  • Practical 300 mg rhodiola amount
  • Pairs rhodiola with holy basil
  • Core active amounts are listed

Cons

  • Rosavin percentage is missing
  • Salidroside is not disclosed
  • Proprietary blend ingredients are hidden
  • Holy basil is a minor contribution

Warnings

  • Rhodiola may cause restlessness or sleep disruption in sensitive users
  • Check the proprietary blend before use if you have botanical allergies or medication interactions

Nutrient quality

78 High impact

Rhodiola rosea with named rosavins and standardized holy basil provides credible forms, but salidroside data are missing. The Rhodiola amount is meaningful, while the small holy basil amount and hidden blend are harder to judge.

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Ingredient transparency

53 Moderate impact

A proprietary or composite ingredient hides meaningful component doses. Missing excipient details and complete use directions leave the supplied label information incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

59 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction average is favorable, while the response volume determines how stable that signal appears. No comment-level evidence is available to assess repeated complaints or confirm intended-use experiences.

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Value for money

61 Moderate impact

The formula offers mixed but reasonable serving value. The unnamed herbal blend may be relevant, but its practical contribution cannot be verified.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportB- CoverageA- Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly targets stress resilience and fatigue with credible human evidence at a useful amount. Holy basil adds a second adaptogenic angle, although the product does not address metabolic fuel or acute alertness.

Rhodiola rosea and its rosavin marker are identified, but salidroside standardization is missing. A small proprietary blend adds uncertainty while the core rhodiola dose retains good depth.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality

Rhodiola provides highly targeted support for mental fatigue, resilience, and performance under pressure. Holy basil adds a smaller adaptogenic contribution without creating broad cognitive coverage.

The rhodiola amount sits in a commonly useful range and the rosea species is clear. Rosavins are named without salidroside detail, while a small proprietary blend prevents full supporting-dose assessment.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola rosea at 300 mg directly targets stress adaptation, with holy basil adding a secondary calming adaptogen. The 300 mg Rhodiola amount is well aligned, while holy basil at 50 mg is a minor contribution.

The product addresses stress adaptation strongly and adds limited complementary herbal calming support. Holy basil complements the central Rhodiola adaptogen without an obvious stimulant conflict.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola and holy basil form a targeted adaptogenic blend for stress-related fatigue and resilience. The combination is more likely to support daytime coping than immediate sedation.

Rhodiola reaches a commonly useful amount and its rosea species is named. Rosavins are identified without salidroside detail, while a small proprietary blend prevents full assessment of the supporting herbs.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 16 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA- Formula Quality

A clearly disclosed 300 mg Rhodiola rosea extract may support attention and mental stamina under stress. Holy basil adds a complementary stress-resilience pathway.

Rosavins are named but salidroside is not, so the extract profile is only partly characterized. A small proprietary herbal blend also prevents full assessment, while no direct alertness or cholinergic active is present.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageB Formula Quality

Rhodiola rosea reaches a useful amount for mental fatigue and performance under stress. Holy basil adds a modest calming adaptogen, while the proprietary blend is too small and opaque to judge.

Rosavins are named but salidroside is missing, leaving the rhodiola profile incomplete. The focused adaptogen design is best suited to stress-related fatigue rather than broad memory support.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC+ CoverageB- Formula Quality

Rhodiola is a well-aligned adaptogen for mental fatigue and stress resilience. Holy basil adds a related calming pathway, while the proprietary blend may contribute further adaptogens but cannot be assessed ingredient by ingredient.

The rhodiola amount is useful and rosavins are named, though salidroside and marker percentages are missing. The compact formula has good depth for resilience but does not cover memory, membrane health, or neurotransmitter precursors broadly.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Rhodiola rosea root extract (Rosavins)
 300 mg
Proprietary Herbal Extract Blend
60 mg
Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) leaf extract (Ursolic Acid)
 50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Rhodiola (Rosavins) · 300 mg OverallScore87
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The Rhodiola rosea extract discloses rosavins but omits salidroside, leaving the active profile incomplete. The serving amount sits within the supported range and is clearly stated. The clear serving amount is well aligned with common use.

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forRhodiola
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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 Cognitive Support forRhodiola
  12. 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 reviewCognitive Support Mental Focus forRhodiola
  13. Central additive effect of Ginkgo biloba and Rhodiola rosea on psychomotor vigilance task and short-term working memory accuracy.
    Al-Kuraishy HM · Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology · 2016
    Clinical trial112 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  14. 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 pooledCognitive Support Stress Relief forRhodiola
  15. 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 participantsCognitive Support Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  16. 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
  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. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Depression. II: Evidence from Clinical Trials.
    Moragrega I; Ríos JL · Planta medica · 2022
    Systematic reviewMood Support forRhodiola
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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