Suggested Usage: As an herbal dietary supplement, take 1 Vcaps 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals. Also helpful if taken after a strenuous workout.

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is generally known as an "adaptogen", a term which refers to any agent possessing the ability to increase the body's capacity to adapt to stressful conditions. This standardized extract of minimum 3% Total Rosavins and Minimum 1% Sallidrosides is the highest potency of Rhodiola available.

This herbal ingredient is once again at the forefront of sports nutrition. Dr. Zakir Ramazanov, a plant biologist and author of numerous articles and books on Rhodiola rosea, even talked about this powerful ingredient in Newsweek. Originally from Russia, this herb is also known as golden root or arctic root and falls into the category of adaptogens, or compounds that allow your body to adapt to stress.

This herb has also been shown to significantly allow for improvements in athletic performance. The majority of research performed on Rhodiola rosea has been geared toward its ability to improve physical and mental performance by delaying fatigue and improving energy utilization during exercise. Muscle proteins and glutamic acid levels have been shown to be enhanced when supplementing with this extraordinary ingredient. It has even been linked to increased creatine phosphate and ATP (energy) levels.

All of this leads scientists to believe that Rhodiola rosea may increase strength and lean body mass. Researchers speculate that this herb helps reduce the stress that occurs secondary to exercise by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system that causes relaxation (as opposed to the sympathetic nervous system, which causes stimulation.

The 35 years of intensive clinical studies on Rhodiola rosea performed at leading Soviet and Scandinavian clinics, including the prestigious institute of Medical and Biological Problems at the Russian Federation Ministry of Health, show that Rhodiola Rosea can help increase protein synthesis, remove ammonia from the blood, increase blood supply to the muscles and brain, and improve athletic performance.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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