User Reviews for rhodiola

I turned to rhodiola because I am experiencing peri-menopausal irritability and mood swings, and in general have always suffered from fatigue. For those problems, rhodiola has been remarkable. It provides an uplifted, buoyant feel and a sense of energy, without the jittery feeling I get when I used to drink caffeine for energy. So, for mood and energy I've found it to be great. HOWEVER, both my husband and I have noticed a notable loss of memory when taking it--can't remember names of people, or can't put a face with a name when I otherwise would. This change in memory was troubling enough that my husband quit using rhodiola. I try to use it only during the last two weeks of my cycle, when I am most prone to mood problems, and try to put up with the memory problems then. I do worry, though, about what everyday or longterm use would do to memory. I hope researchers will look into this rhodiola/memory connection. Maybe one could even learn more about memory illnesses by understanding what the herb does to brain chemistry and how that's connected to memory.Read More Read Less

This definitely increases my energy levels, I take 500mg in the morning. It makes me calm and energized and doesn't hurt my sensitive stomach. I also feel less stressed, more happy and less introverted. May slightly help with exercise endurance too! My first bottle was Wild Rose (Trophic) brand.

I am only on it a few days for very severe anxiety and I feel so relaxed - it's wonderful. I'd highly recommend it!

This supplement has made major changes to my life but it is so subtle you really have to look back to see how much of a difference it makes. It has a noticeable effect on many areas that i have noticed. Such as ; -memory and concentration. huge, i can start and complete projects that before would take me forever because i had so many thoughts running through my head at the same time i could never concentrate on any one thing. -energy. Very subtle here but before when going for a long walk, i would come home tired. but now can go on to other things when done my walk. -joy. Also subtle changes here and i can not put the finger on this product as the only reason for the improvement. I also take a B complex and codliver oil supplement. The improvement to a very depressed feeling which comes and goes is wonderful. Read More Read Less

I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic depression. Even the lowest dose of prozac gave me anxiety, so I weaned off of that onto a combo of st. john's wort and rhodiola root, taken on alternate days. this root does truly work. it makes me feel a little less exhausted and even seems to help with my pain level. thanks to my new herbal regimen i'm off pharmaceutical anti-depressants for the first time in 8 years. it is not a miracle drug and it's not a cure, but it does have a positive effect. highly recommended, although i can attest as someone who is chemically sensitive, start out with low doses and don't overdo it or you may feel uncomfortably over-stimulated.Read More Read Less

effective

Started taking on a Monday and within one week all my symptoms of anxiety had gone. Wonderful but a bit expensive

Very effective to keep energy levels up all the way until evening, but I ended up with a chronic headache. Incidentally, it got rid of a synovial cyst on the back of my hand. A herbalist told me it was probably due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

I was very depressed and felt everything was hopeless. I went online for info and found a vitamin w/rhodiola rosea in with other vitamins. I feel great my concern is that I have been taking it for 4 years. On long can I stay on it? Still doing research.

no more high highs and low lows....I am so happy to have my life back. I FEEL FANTASTIC!!!

I can't believe how great I feel. My mind fog is completely gone. It has worked far better than adderall for my ADHD.

I am wondering if this is potent antioxidant? When I take it, my body reacts in exactly the opposite way it is purported to. I get so extremely fatigued that I can nothing but lie down.

I have only taken for 2 wks now, but feel less fatigued and more energy.

I took 2 x 100mg per day and soon felt side effects : I felt dizzy and my blood pressure went up. Stopped the treatment after 3 days and the side effects disappeared. This herb was not suited for me. Cautiousness is recommended !

Went to the vitamin store totally unaware of this product. The sales girl told me this was the most popular treatment for fatigue without the giddy side effects. I have been using the product for on month now and getting ready to reorder. My engergy level and mood has greatly improved. I am not out doing cartwheels but I do now have the stamina to walk and perform everyday functions which was slowly leaving me. I have not experienced any side effects. Well worth trying!!!

I had to stop taking St. Johns Wort due to it counteracting with my prescribed medicaine. I started taking Rhodiola 2weeks ago and have had great results with my irritabilitly.working night shift over 20years takes its toll. I am much calmer and feel much more enjoyalbe with my spouse and coworkers. I had to learn the hard way of not taking Rhodiola before bed, it will cause insomnia.

In using this product, I developed a massive headache in two days that kept me in bed for four days.