Rhodiola may help combat mid-afternoon stress and fatigue. Find out the range of support it may offer as reported by the scientific literature.

1. Rhodiola Rosea – Natural
Support for Low Energy and
Stress
Dr. Alexander Rinehart, DC, MS, CCN, CNS
http://www.DrAlexRinehart.com

2. Rhodiola Rosea
 Alternative therapy for fatigue, anxiety, and
depression
 Adaptogen plant well-known for supporting mild
depression symptoms and anxiety
 Current anti-depressant medications suffer from
“major shortcomings that include slow onset of
action, poor efficacy, and unwanted side effects”

3. Helath Benefits of Rhodiola
 Generally considered to be neuroprotective,
cardioprotective, anti-fatigue, anti-depressant, anti-
anxiety, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, immune-stimulating,
and cognitive enhancer
 May play a role in supporting an abnormal heart rhythm
(arrhythmia)
 May help prevent high altitude sickness
 May offer clinical utility for Parkinson’s patients and
other neurodegenerative disorders

4. Healthy Actions of Rhodiola
 May produce a stimulatory effect as quickly as 30
minutes following consumption lasting as long as 4-6
hours without causing side effects
 Taking it late morning may help support the energy
slump you often feel at 1-3pm
 Works by supporting healthy cortisol levels as well
as interacting with specific defense proteins in the
body
 Alternatively, Caffeine disrupts normal stress
hormone balance

5. Conclusion
Rhodiola lacks interactions with drugs and
has not been associated with adverse
events. It can help with fatigue, anxiety,
and mood.

6.  To read the full discussion (complete with
references) please visit:
http://dralexrinehart.com/nutrition-
benefits/rhodiola-effects-stress-low-
energy/
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