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Rhodiola rosea, often called “rhodiola” for short, is a plant in the genus Rhodiola that’s used as an herbal supplement with adaptogenic properties that help to provide general resistance to stress.

Although its mechanisms of action are not completely understood, it is clear that rhodiola increases resilience to stress at both the cellular and systemic levels.

Although it is known for its ability to alleviate psychological stress and anxiety, rhodiola has also been shown to interact with cellular stress-response signaling inin vitrostudies, indicating that it may have benefits at the cellular level as well as the systemic level. The mechanisms behind rhodiola’s ability to mitigate stress in humans are complex and not well understood. The anti-stress effects of rhodiola may occur in part due to it being able to blunt cortisol release under stressful conditions.

The main benefits of rhodiola are associated with its adaptogenic properties and include reduced stress and fatigue, as well as increased mental performance, particularly under stressful conditions. Rhodiola has an extensive track record for efficacy, with medicinal use dating back centuries, when it was used to promote healing, stress relief, and increased sense of wellbeing. In preclinical studies involving model organisms such as fruit flies, worms, and yeast, rhodiola has been shown to have anti-aging and longevity-promoting properties, as well as anti-cancer effects. More research is needed to determine whether there are similar effects in humans.

Finally,Rhodiolamay be beneficial in improving the symptoms ofischemic heart diseaseandchronic obstructive pulmonary diseasewhen used in conjunction with routine medical treatments.