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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is indigenous to the Arctic and Alpine regions of Europe, Asia and America and has long been used as a tonic by many cultures, including the Ancient Greeks. Rhodiola 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. Chinese Herbs Direct's Advanced Formula Rhodiola contains standardized extract of min. 3% total Rosavins and min. 1% Salidrosides - the highest potency of Rhodiola available in the market. Rhodiola, also known as the "golden root", is one of over 200 different species of Rhodiola, 20 of which are currently used in traditional medical systems in China and the rest of Asia. This ancient herb has been used in traditional medical systems of Eastern Europe and Asia for hundreds of years as a means to stimulate the nervous system, decrease depression and fatigue, and even to help prevent high altitude sickness. For the past quarter century, Russian and Scandinavian scientists have studied Rhodiola and its constituents. However, much of this research was unavailable to Western scientists until recently, one of the reasons we haven't heard about Rhodiola until the past few years. Their research indicates that Rhodiola has diverse benefits on physiological functions, including central nervous system and cardiovascular function. Most of this research was conducted on Russian athletes. It's now known that Russian athletes used Rhodiola for many decades before Western medicine became aware of it, and it's believed to be part of the reason Russian athletes were such formidable foes in athletic events of the past half century. Their ability to quickly adapt to the unique stress of athletic competition took on legendary proportions. And this was partially due to supplementation with Rhodiola. Rhodiola can help provide generalized, non-specific resistance to physical, chemical and biological stressors present in everyday life, without affecting normal body functions. Scientists believe that Rhodiola acts in part by promoting the release of certain neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of well-being, as well as regulating hormone production in response to stress. It also appears to increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier to neurotransmitter precursors, aiding and even increasing their beneficial effects. Chemical analysis of the genus Rhodiola has isolated a number of naturally occurring compounds found in the roots and above ground parts of the plant that provide Rhodiola's adaptogenic properties. Rhodiola rosea differs from other species in the genus due to three unique phytochemicals that only occur in this particular species rosavin, rosin, and rosarin (collectively referred to as rosavins). Researchers believe these phytochemicals are responsible for the unique characteristics found in the Rhodiola rosea species. High quality Rhodiola rosea supplements should be standardized to contain a minimum of 3% rosavins to achieve desired health effects. Chinese Herbs Direct's Advanced Formula Rhodiola contains 500mg of Rhodiola standardized to a 3% rosavins level, making our product the highest potency Rhodiola product available in the market. Packaging: 60 Vcaps (vegetarian capsules)
Suggested Use: As an herbal dietary supplement, take 1 Vcaps 1 - 2 times daily, preferably with meals. Ingredients Each capsule contains 500mg Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) Extract (Root), standardized to a minimum of 3% total Rosavins and 1% Salidrosides. Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk and preservatives. Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose and Silica. About the Manufacturer Chinese Herbs Direct's "Advanced Formula" line of premium-quality herbal supplements are based on proven herbal ingredients from around the world which have been formulated into potent and effective health products. These all-natural herbal formulas are distributed exclusively by Chinese Herbs Direct and are produced in the United States at established manufacturers adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes). The Chinese Herbs Direct Advanced Formula line offers only the highest-quality herbal ingredients at reasonable everyday prices. | 
