Saturday, January 28, 2012

Where to Buy Rhodiola Rosea


Rhodiola Rosea has become a very popular herb, so the well-informed people are buying it in the significant amounts now. This wonderful root helps a human’s body to adapt to mental, physical, and environmental stress. This remarkable adaptogen also normalizes the functions of the organism and stimulates the immune system.

It is a pretty little plant with red, pink, or yellow flowers. Its root contains a dark, aromatic sap. When the root is cut, you feel a forceful rose-like aroma. That strong rose aroma is the origin of Rhodiola Rosea’s name.

In Russia, Rhodiola Rosea also known as "Golden root”, has been used for centuries to cope with the cold Siberian climate and stressful life.

According to modern science, Rhodiola Rosea has extraordinary pharmacological properties as an anti-mutagen and anti-depressive agent. Rhodiola is also known as a powerful antioxidant and may be used in treating cancer. Rhodiola rosea, when combined with physical exercise, can be a powerful tool in weight reduction as it activates of fat-tissue lipase, resulting in the breakdown of stored fat.

The main active components of Rhodiola Rosea are cinnamol alcohol glycosides – rosavin and salidroside.

The usual amounts taken are 200 to 600 mg per day of a Rhodiola Rosea extract containing 2-3% rosavins and 0.8-1% salidroside. In other words, the typical daily dosage is 4 to 18 mg rosavins and 2 to 6 mg salidroside. You should note that Rhodiola has a more stimulating effect at lower amounts, and a more sedating effect at higher amounts. But it affects different people in different ways. Rhodiola is taken with water before meals or at meals.

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