User Reviews for rhodiola

Just a little over a year ago I suddenly put on 1.5 stone in weight and despite my efforts it just would not shift, this I something that is not normal for me. Along with the weight gain came crushing anxiety and awful brain fog which became worse during my luteal phase each month. Maybe the start of the perimenopause? Well I have been doing some reading and information about stress and weight gain started to make sense to me and I realised my body was in a constant state off stress. I came across Rhodiola supplements and decided to give them a go...they have really made such a difference to me in such a short space of time. I have lost 8lbs within 3 weeks without a conscious diet but I have noticed that my appetite when taking these is reduced and for some reason I am craving and enjoying healthier foods (placebo maybe, but still working). My social anxiety and anxiety in general is beginning to feel more manageable. My heard and thoughts feel less foggy and my concentration at work has improved. I must add DO NOT take these in the late afternoon/evening. I made this mistake the first few days and they really disrupted my sleep, However since taking them in the mornings my sleep has drastically improved and I have the most vivid, strange and memorable dreams. I would definitely recommend these, easy to take and they have made so many improvements already, subtle but noticeable. I just feel happier!!Read More Read Less

Bought on Amazon. Great deal for pure powder. I add to smoothies with ashwaghanda, mixed frozen fruits and Blueberries...etc...flaxseed..moringa..anything. I'm 62 m...ride bike daily & exercise at outdoor gym. The rhodiola give me very vivid dreams...I actually speak out loud to figures in my dream and it's very real. I use it with ashwaghanda to stimulate stem cells that are in my bones. Basically drink a concoction of in my smoothies... I sell on eBay...have low stress...no kids or women in my life..no drivers license due to a DUI 41 years ago...ug...so my life is not the norm...I own my home no debt..so I dunno...I'm not the norm but I can say rhodiola and ashwaghanda mixed will tweak your brain and help you regain youth..maybe turn back time...you are what you put in your body...dont use dairy ...eat salmon, beans, buy frozen vegetables and frozen fruit...buy stuff on Amazon...your grocer has outdated food..eat nothing from can or box...use ayurvedic medicine 8502473253Read More Read Less

I took this at two different time for 4 days, 4 months apart and had the same experience. It made me irritable to the point where I was screaming at the top of my voice at people around me. I had suicidal thoughts, felt dizzy, like I was given a tranquillizer and had insomnia.

I started taking Rhodiola (brand Dacha) 2 years ago, for mental focus and energy. I take one 500 mg capsule each morning. I am just naturally a low energy person, and I have an adverse reaction to too much caffeine. I have to say the Rhodiola works well. I still take one each morning with my vitamins. It isn't a huge overpowering change in energy though, it's not like an amphetamine. There is no euphoria or anything like that. The benefit is very subtle, but I do think it's there and it aids in my focus at work all day, at my desk. I have not had any negative side effects at all. It seems safe and effective. Read More Read Less

I first started taking the Gaia Rhodiola about 10 years ago during menopause and it helped considerably with anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, etc. I still take it daily and it helps with focus, energy, and my mood. I recommended it to a friend and she said it felt like an amphetamine to her. Not everyone can take it but if you can, it is very beneficial.

Rhodiola gives me so much energy, and I even feel a bit euphoric. But I must say it can have interactions with some medicines and drugs, which it can increase the ammount in the body. I had palpitations, dry mouth, and anxiety at first, but after reducing the aripiprazole and sertraline I'm taking for OCD, I now can take it safely. Very good suplement.

Horrible experience. Took it once and have had insomnia and immense anxiety for days now. Honestly it has left me feeling suicidal. Wanted to say my experience because all the others seems so positive.

I got bad side effects... increased anxiety, stomach messed up, headache, lightheadedness, mild heart palps... has lasted a full day, so far. I think some people can't take adaptogens, I got similar from ashwaganda. I know they help many.

Took this for a variety of reasons, notably to improve mood and mental energy during my luteal phase (I get depressed, anxious, and have worse adhd). Tried just 100mg of a high-quality brand (pure encapsulations) several times and did enjoy some subtle mental benefits, like clearer thinking and improved focus (less mental chatter/racing thoughts). However I got headaches and temple tension on the days I took it and wasn’t able to continue taking it, unfortunately.

The effect o intelectual performance was very good inded. But unfortunaltely the Rheumatoid Arthritis appeared after only one week!

After taking 150mg daily antidepressants for 28 years I very slowly very cautiously started withdrawing my dose. I started taking RR along side the reduced dose and am delighted to report I’m completely antidepressant free. I can’t recommend RR enough, it’s been a complete game changer and have had a very smooth transition throughout the withdrawal process. I can’t believe just how much better I feel. Chronic constipation I had most of my life has disappeared and I’m no longer sailing through life like a drugged up passenger. A very easy 5 starsRead More Read Less

I had been taking Nutrient Rescue for over 2 months and still had no energy and a big cloud over my head, was 1/2 asleep all day, no motivation and no energy. Have been taking R. Rosea for 2 weeks and altho not 100% back to my energetic self, I am a good 80% and it's wonderful to have some energy and not feel 1/2 asleep all the time. I really believe when I continue taking this product I will be back to my 100% or near enough.

I'm a 50 year old RN. I have several chronic auto immune disorders, and after I contracted COVID, I was so fatigued, it was so difficult to function at work. I was exhausted when I got up and literally useless by 2:00pm. I heard about this for long COVID fatigue and decided to try. I cant recommend enough! I have the propensity to become anxious with stimulants but this has no side effects like that for me. I have enough energy to get through the day. (I also take more in the afternoon) and able to go home and do laundry and clean in the evening. I also suggested it to a co-worker that has benefitted from it, for her fatigue as well. Read More Read Less

I have tried a few other herbs/medications for anxiety, and none had the instant effect I got from Rhodiola. It seems to be relatively unknown, my keyboard spellchecker does not even recognise it... I have been taking for 1 month, it give me a real boost within the hour of taking it, and generally lasts well into the evening. If I don't take it before lunch time, I will have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, it is that powerful I even get jitters unfortunately, so it can be a double edged sword. But I have never taken a supplement that had such an instant effect, and the boost you can helps lift my mood also. I will use this herb as long as I notice effects. Read More Read Less

Have taken two medications prescribed by my doctor, one (Inderal) caused serve stomach cramps & intestinal distress, the other (Buspirione) caused cramps in hands, feet, & tendons. Turning to e Rhodiola (700mg Vitacost) is a lifesaver, and took two in the morning, I've been relieved from my anxiety(1.5 yr) also, my energy, mood and attention have all benefited I tend to have ADD and have battled depression in the past. Of course, more exercise, the best medicine of all is needed, but this is great!!!Read More Read Less

After suffering from anxiety since November 2020, after one year it worsened and was prescribed Buspar, it worked beautifully for a time, until severe cramping occurred, it is listed as a rare symptom. Was prescribed propranolol, took one 40 mg dose, that eliminated my anxiety and gave me stomach cramps & diarrhea both near debilitating, I happened to have some Rhodiola, took two capsules = 700mg (Vitacost brand) and within 20 minutes my anxiety was gone, I felt like my normal self and will continue taking, perhaps at a lower dose (1 capsule 2x a day). THIS IS A LIFESAVER, I am so grateful that this worked and have not experienced any negative side effects.Read More Read Less

When I get sleepy in the afternoon, I will take some Rhodiola and feel so much more alert. I don't get jitters as I might with caffeine and I only take it occasionally.

I have been on different medications for anxiety, Schizophrenia and ADHD for several years. My mother suggested trying Rhodiola and I am very glad that I did. I do not need to take, Xanax like I use to (continuing to reduce) and it has helped my sleeping pattern as well as my mood. I have not had any side effects.

I started taking this daily every morning for a week. At first I feel better, more energized and focused. A lot like my old self, but then today makes day 3 experiencing nose bleeds. It only last about 5 minutes and its over. I do not know if its caused by this or not, so I will not take it no longer and see the nose bleeds stops. I am 50 yrs. old and I do not ever have nose bleeds, and my blood pressure is perfect.