Rhodiola can raise blood pressure in rare cases as some people who take rhodiola experience restlessness, overstimulation and sometimes a temporary spike in blood pressure.
Although of raising blood pressure, rhodiola is more commonly known for it's potential in lowering your blood pressure and as a result of this, it's usually not recommended for people with low blood pressure or for people taking prescription blood pressure medications to take rhodiola as it can cause your blood pressure to drop too low.
Also if you take central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, rhodiola can also enhance the hypertensive effect and combing rhodiola with prescription antidepressants can also cause a rapid or irregular heart rate.
The best time to take rhodiola is in the morning as rhodiola has an energizing effect and can keep you awake if you take it at night.
Rhodiola is known for it's ability to boost stamina and fight fatigue as well as improve mental focus without the jitters that are associated with caffeine.
Although because rhodiola is an adaptogen, rhodiola also uniquely helps the body manage and adapt to stress, which can also create an overall feeling of mental clarity and balance, instead of overstimulation.
Because rhodiola balances your nervous system and prevents the crashes, which come with chronic stress, rhodiola can also make you feel emotionally calm and grounded even when under pressure.
Although rhodiola also combats both mental fatigue and physical fatigue by helping your body regulate stress hormones like cortisol.
Rhodiola also helps support cellular energy and many people who take rhodiola also feel the effects of rhodiola within 30 minutes to 60 minutes of taking it and notice sharper focus and enhanced work capacity and performance.
It's also often recommended to take rhodiola in the morning or in the early afternoon to avoid any sleep disturbances because of it's energizing properties.
Rhodiola rosea is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae.
It grows naturally in wild Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be propagated as a groundcover.
Rhodiola (often Rhodiola rosea) is a natural adaptogenic herb that helps your body resist physical, chemical, and environmental stressors.
Rhodiola is primarily used to combat fatigue, relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, boost cognitive function, and enhance athletic endurance.
As an adaptogen, rhodiola helps regulate your body's stress response system (specifically by moderating cortisol levels).
This makes it highly effective for preventing burnout and reducing mental fatigue during high-demand periods.
Rhodiola may also help improve memory, focus, and concentration.
Studies suggest that rhodiola also boosts the activity of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which can keep you sharp during stressful tasks.
Rhodiola also can help alleviate symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression and generalized anxiety.
While it is generally less potent than traditional prescription antidepressants, it often comes with fewer side effects.
Rhodiola also is used by athletes and active individuals to improve endurance, lower perceived exertion, and reduce post-workout muscle damage.