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HPA AXIS Daytime Maintenance Liquid Phyto-Caps

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Rhodiola
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Score52
A plausible adaptogen combination is weakened by a large proprietary blend and missing rhodiola markers. Weak value further limits the product.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Mental Focus
Cognitive Support
Energy

Score 52

A plausible adaptogen combination is weakened by a large proprietary blend and missing rhodiola markers. Weak value further limits the product.
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Analysis

120 mg of Siberian Rhodiola and 90 mg of holy-basil extract provide the transparent portion of the adaptogen formula. The combination is relevant to stress-related fatigue and daytime resilience rather than immediate stimulant energy.

A 520 mg proprietary extract blend accounts for most of the formula but does not reveal its ingredient-level amounts. Rhodiola rosavins and salidrosides are also not stated, so potency cannot be matched to characterized extracts.

The two-capsule serving may suit users who value an all-in-one adaptogen product. Weak value and incomplete disclosure make a simpler, fully labeled rhodiola or holy-basil product easier to evaluate.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking an adaptogen blend for daytime stress
  • People comfortable with proprietary botanical dosing
Best for
  • Stress-related fatigue
  • Daytime adaptogen routines
  • Rhodiola and holy-basil supplementation

Pros

  • Clearly lists the rhodiola amount
  • Uses a supercritical holy-basil extract
  • Discloses total proprietary-blend weight
  • Low calorie contribution

Cons

  • Proprietary blend hides ingredient doses
  • Rhodiola active markers are not disclosed
  • Medication screening is incomplete
  • weak value

Warnings

  • The undisclosed proprietary blend prevents complete screening for medication interactions and allergens.
  • 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.

Nutrient quality

61 Moderate impact

Rhodiola and some companion extracts are identifiable, but most of the blend lacks form detail. Some central ingredients may contribute, but one or more amounts are modest or hidden.

Ingredient transparency

35 Lower impact

Some named actives have amounts, but the largest extract blend lacks ingredient-level quantities. A proprietary extract blend hides most of the formula and its key doses.

Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate rating indicates very favorable satisfaction, though no experience details are provided. The response count is adequate but leaves more uncertainty than a large sample.

Value for money

54 Moderate impact

Formula limitations make the cost difficult to justify. The serving cost is moderate relative to the disclosed formula.

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Goals

Mental Focus
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageC- Formula Quality

Rhodiola and holy basil may support concentration under stress, but the formula is more adaptogenic than directly nootropic. The 120 mg rhodiola amount is modest and lacks disclosed rosavin or salidroside standardization.

A 520 mg proprietary blend prevents assessment of most of the formula and weakens dose confidence. The combination may cause activation or sleep disruption in stimulant-sensitive users despite its stress-support purpose.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitD Strength of SupportC- CoverageC Formula Quality

Rhodiola and holy basil may support cognition when stress and fatigue impair performance. The liquid extracts provide a coherent adaptogenic direction.

Rhodiola sits below a strong standalone amount and lacks species and active-marker confirmation. A large proprietary blend hides several ingredients and prevents a reliable assessment of dose balance.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitD- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC- Formula Quality

Rhodiola and holy basil provide an adaptogen-centered approach to stress-related fatigue. The listed rhodiola amount sits below a stronger standalone range and lacks species and active-marker confirmation.

A large proprietary extract blend prevents judging the doses of most botanicals. The formula may support stress resilience, but it is not a well-disclosed broad energy product.

Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Siberian Rhodiola root extract
120 mg
Holy Basil leaf supercritical extract
90 mg
Proprietary Extract Blend
520 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegetarian
Report overview
Rhodiola · 120 mg OverallScore44
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

A concentrated liquid extract offers efficient delivery, but the label does not confirm Rhodiola rosea or disclose rosavin and salidroside standardization. The listed amount can contribute to a blend, though it sits below the preferred standalone range. Missing marker details prevent a reliable value comparison despite the clear ingredient amount.

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Sources

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 forRhodiola
  3. 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
  4. 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 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  5. 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
  6. 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 forRhodiola
  7. 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 forRhodiola
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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 forRhodiola
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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 forRhodiola
  14. 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 forRhodiola