User Reviews for rhodiola

I have been suffering from some insomnia and also lack of sleep due to upstairs condo noise so have been unable to get enough sleep at times which messed up my sleep schedule. The effect on fatigue was immediate - noticed much better energy and not tired the first day I took rhodiola. I have only been taking it for a few days but it has been amazing how much it helps me. I tried other things that didn't work at all.

I am so bummed. Rhodiola works great when it comes to improving with energy, but I am allergic to it. Within minutes after taking it, I get very uncomfortable sniffling, headache and scratchy throat.

I have only been taking this supplement for 3 days now and I have already noticed a huge difference. Its like a weight off my shoulders. I'm less stress, less anxious, and am I able to deal with situations much quicker and more effective. I haven't been experiencing stress related head aches, or worrying about everything I can't control. Really life changing.

I want to thank the poster who posted: Reason for taking: Fatigue 8/25/2015 10:31:50 AM Super Rhodiola 500 mg by Solaray I am taking 1000 mg. a day I have fibromyalgia and am hypothyroid. I also have a resistant body. I have dealt with a significant amount of depression and lack of energy (partly because my body stopped uptaking my synthroid and I am in transition with Armour Thyroid, still not stabalized). When I had my last cholesterol check I was not taking this product. I've been taking it for over a year. I just had another cholesterol check and wondered why I've had the fantastic outcome when I've been eating junk food. I really thought it would come out poorly.Read More Read Less

I have been taking rhodiola for over a year. It works great for reducing general anxiety. If I go longer than two days without it, I get an inner jitteriness and feelings of doom. I have noticed no side effects. I take it twice a day. I take no prescription meds.

I decided to give Rhodiola try because I have been very fatigued from intestinal problems and very stressed for various reasons. 1st day I took Rhodiola, I was very nervous and jittery, and was unable to fall asleep. I had to take something to go asleep. I took Rhodiola for 3 days to give it a try but felt same way so on 4th day I took 1 pill in a.m. and none mid day. I felt worst than the previous days. I am going to stop taking Rhodiola for a few days and try again.

I can not take antidepressants and have found that Rhodiola rosea has literally saved my life a few times. Sometimes I feel a little jittery on it but in general I have had very few side effects. I am presently taking 340mg/ day with 3% rosavins.

Anxiety caused by another illness led to me jumping at the slightest sound. Take rhodiola complex once a day before breakfast (took two to start with) and symptoms recede. Even though I now don't feel I AM worried about my illness, the sound sensitivity repeatedly returns a month after stopping rhodiola supplement, my conclusion is that it must work then.

After a few days of use I got steady headaches, major neck pain/soreness & very high blood pressure. I never felt any increase in energy.

I have low energy and sleep issues. I have not been taking this but a short time, I already am seeing improvement. I have not noticed any side effects, although I have read that dizziness and dry mouth are possible when taking this.

Rhodiola rosea is a highly effective stress reliever and therefore also an anxiety reliever. This remedy is highly beneficial and very safe.

The first day I bought a bottle I took one at lunch and could tell the difference before 5PM. And now I can definitely notice when I've forgotten to take it in the morning.

Had trouble with sleeping, felt stressed 24/7 and low energy during daytime. In the recent months. Started using 200mg Rhodiola (containing 6mg Rosavin, 2mg Salidrosiden) For me it works very well. Noticed the effects pretty much from the first day (Been using it for 3 weeks now) Don't feel on edge anymore, feeling rather calm and much more at peace. Awake during the day. and sleeping has improved a lot. Very pleased with this herb. Can recommend it for anyone under lots of stress. give it a try! Read More Read Less

I was introduced to this product by the sales person at the Healthy Living section of my grocery store. Right at that time I was having a severe PTSD attack. There was immediate relief, my breathing was easier and my heart rate went down. For me it has been especially helpful with stress and anxiety, normally I only take it when I am stressed. However, I believe that I will begin taking it daily for awhile for increased energy and to improve my sleep. I sent some to my daughter a couple of weeks ago, her husband is on deployment and that, with the stress of finals was pushing her to the edge. Her results have only been positive, better sleep, more energy, and far more focused for her school work. She told me that it would be one a day for life for her.Read More Read Less

I liked the way it helped me feel more awake and alert during the day. At night I'd fall asleep just fine to wake 2 hours later unable to sit still, get comfy, sleep ect. Completely restless. 4 days straight of that until I stopped taking them. Took 2 days from the last one for me to be able to start sleeping again. My husband said I had more energy but I was more WAY irritable. Not worth it.

I've actually been taking it since 2012. I truly have not gotten sick. I'm able to focus and not get completely stressed. If I do feel stress I take two. I have actually have had less sinus infections too. So I've been taking this for 5 years. I did go to the Dr and he told me to stop taking it. I lasted 2 days. The medicine they gave me I had all the side effects. It helps my anxiety, anger, stress, focusing and overall health. I take Nature Bounty.

I decided to try rhodiola capsules to see if it helped with anxiety/mild depression. I found that I became a bit more stressed, and it felt like my heart was beating really fast. I do not know for sure if the rhodiola caused this. In my experience it felt like the capsule was having the opposite effect of what I was looking for.

I tried rhodiola for a week but felt nervous or uneasy. I waited a month and tried again, same thing. It's hard to describe the exact feeling. There was some increase in energy but not worth the odd feeling rhodiola caused.

Thanks to the book "Cured by Nature" a great read, I discovered this herb and am quite satisfied with my experience so far. I take 500mg in the morning and it has helped so much with my productivity during the day (executive functioning skills, work, focus while reading) and I am doing yoga/meditation at night to help prepare my mind/body for bed an find the balance of having extra stimulus in the morning (herb w/ coffee an a relaxing evening routine to serve my wellness in a positive way.

I'm in my 50 with menopause problems and a stressful job . After one sleepless night gives me the energy to go through the day and have a clear mind for my work. Taken now for 8 months and feel good with it.