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Rhodiola Root Extract

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Rhodiola
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Score81
A focused Rhodiola rosea capsule with both major active-marker families named and excellent value. Missing marker percentages keep potency disclosure from being complete.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Brain Health
Stress Relief
Energy
Cognitive Support
Mood Support
Productivity Boost
Mental Focus

Score 81

A focused Rhodiola rosea capsule with both major active-marker families named and excellent value. Missing marker percentages keep potency disclosure from being complete.
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$15.44($0.25 per serving)
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$ 16.49
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$ 15.44
Daily Vita
$ 16.49
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Analysis

The capsule provides 250 mg of standardized extract plus 100 mg root powder of Rhodiola rosea root extract and identifies both rosavins and salidrosides. That active-marker disclosure is more useful than a plain root-weight label and aligns the product with stress-related energy and focus use.

The supplied data repeat the extract amount beside each marker rather than state exact marker percentages. The added 100 mg root powder broadens the herb content but does not compensate for missing marker percentages.

One capsule per serving keeps the product easy to use, and excellent value supports regular use. The single-adaptogen design is best for people targeting fatigue under stress rather than seeking immediate stimulation or broad cognitive coverage.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking support for stress-related fatigue
  • People who prefer a focused standardized rhodiola capsule
Best for
  • Stress resilience
  • Mental stamina under pressure
  • Non-caffeine energy support

Pros

  • Identifies Rhodiola rosea and the root source
  • Names rosavins and salidrosides
  • Provides 250 mg of standardized extract plus 100 mg root powder
  • Offers excellent value

Cons

  • Marker percentages are not disclosed
  • Marker-to-extract relationship is ambiguous
  • Single-adaptogen scope
  • May feel stimulating to sensitive users

Warnings

  • Rhodiola can feel stimulating and may cause restlessness or insomnia, so taking it earlier in the day is prudent.
  • People with bipolar disorder or a history of mania should avoid unsupervised use because stimulating adaptogens may worsen activation.
  • Rhodiola may interact with antidepressants or other serotonergic medicines, so those combinations need prescriber guidance.

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

Standardized rosavin and salidroside information makes the extract easy to judge. The core herbal ingredients are supplied at practical amounts, though potency depends on extract quality.

Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

Specific amounts are supplied for both the standardized extract and root powder. No proprietary blend obscures an active amount.

Customer satisfaction

65 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate rating is favorable, though no experience details are provided. The substantial response count gives the aggregate rating a useful base.

Value for money

93 Highest impact

Formula quality compares well with the cost. The serving cost is exceptionally low for the disclosed actives.

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Goals

Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA Formula Quality

Rhodiola is well aligned with mental endurance and reduced fatigue during stress. A 250 mg standardized extract plus 100 mg root powder provides a substantial and clearly disclosed serving.

Rosavin and salidroside markers strengthen confidence, although their exact percentages are not supplied in the provided data. The focused adaptogen strategy has strong depth but does not cover membrane structure or direct neurotransmitter precursors.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly targets adaptation to stress and may help with stress-related fatigue. The standardized extract amount appears well aligned with common supplemental use.

Rosavins and salidrosides are named, but their percentages and the Rhodiola species are not disclosed. Rhodiola can feel activating, so late-day use may interfere with sleep in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 16 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality

Rhodiola is directly aligned with stress-related fatigue and stamina. The standardized extract amount fits common human-use ranges.

Missing species and marker percentages prevent confirmation that the extract matches the preferred Rhodiola rosea profile. Rhodiola can feel stimulating and may worsen restlessness or insomnia when taken late in the day.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola may reduce mental fatigue and support concentration under stress. Human evidence is useful for standardized Rhodiola rosea extracts, but the supplied label does not identify the species.

The total extract and powder amount is meaningful, and both main marker classes are named. Missing marker percentages and species confirmation keep form quality below that of a fully standardized research-aligned extract.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality

Rhodiola directly supports stress resilience, fatigue, and mood under pressure. The standardized extract amount aligns with common clinical use.

Rosavins and salidrosides are named, but their percentages and the Rhodiola species are not disclosed. The narrow adaptogen formula is strong within one pathway rather than broadly comprehensive.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageB+ Formula Quality

Rhodiola extract may preserve focus and stamina when stress drives mental fatigue. It supports productivity through resilience rather than direct stimulation.

The 250 mg standardized extract amount is useful, and both major marker groups are named. Missing percentages and an unspecified Rhodiola species limit confidence in extract quality.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality

Rhodiola may support concentration when stress and fatigue interfere with performance. The standardized extract amount is aligned with commonly used cognitive and fatigue-support ranges.

Rosavins and salidrosides are named, but their percentages and the Rhodiola species are not disclosed. The focused formula offers meaningful stress-resilience support without covering alertness or neurotransmitter pathways.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
standardized Rhodiola extract (Rosavins, Salidrosides)
 250 mg
Rhodiola powder
100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Rhodiola (Rosavins, Salidrosides) · 250 mg OverallScore76
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The formula supplies a clinically aligned amount of standardized extract and names both rosavins and salidrosides. Marker percentages and the Rhodiola species are not disclosed, which limits confidence that the extract matches the preferred Rhodiola rosea profile. The low cost per effective standardized dose supports value despite those identity and standardization gaps.

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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. 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 Stress Relief forRhodiola
  3. 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 reviewStress Relief Productivity Boost forRhodiola
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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 reviewBrain Health forRhodiola
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Medicinal Plants in the Treatment of Depression. II: Evidence from Clinical Trials.
    Moragrega I; Ríos JL · Planta medica · 2022
    Systematic reviewMood Support forRhodiola
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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