by Dan-N on July 20, 2009
In our article, “Rhodiola Rosea, The Best Energy Supplement You Have Never Heard Of” we began examining the fascinating health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. In this article we want to give a summary of some of the more impressive health benefits of Rhodiola and its history in the Soviet Union.
The Russian-Afghan War and Rhodiola
In 1980 Russia was involved in a brutal war in Afghanistan. Zakir Ramazanov, fresh off completing a double major in biochemistry and plant physiology in 1978 at a Russian University, was stationed in Afghanistan. Ramazanov wanted to go to graduate school and get his PhD, but first he had to serve his commitment in the Soviet Army.
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by Dan-N on July 14, 2009
Rhodiola Rosea
Tired? Who isn’t these days? If you are looking for a supplement to pick you up you may have tried caffeine, ginseng, Vitamin B12 or Royal Jelly. All decent supplements, but probably the best energy supplement is one you may have never heard of - Rhodiola Rosea
What in The World is Rhodiola Rosea?
Rhodiola Rosea is a plant that grows in cold, high altitude climates like Siberia. The root of the plant has been used for thousands of years as an energy and mental clarity tonic.
Here is the quick rundown on Rhodiola Rosea:
Rhodiola has been the subject of over 190 studies over a 40 year period.
Classified as an adaptogen herb - balances all aspects of the body without side effects.
Used by the Soviets in the Olympics to increase speed and endurance
Rhodiola produced such positive effects on stamina, energy and reducing stress than the Soviet Military classified the research as Top Secret during the Cold War
Secretly used by Soviet astronauts to increase stamina and performance while in space.
Named the best energy booster by Alternative Medicine Magazine (10/2004)
If Rhodiola Is Such a Great Energy Supplement, How Come I Have Never Heard of It?
Time to let you in on another Supplement Industry Secret…
Supplement companies promote ingredient featured on Oprah rather than in Science Journals.
Some ingredients become media favorites and start to appear on all the mainstream broadcast and publications. It is these ingredients that are the supplement industry makes into products and heavily promotes. Meanwhile, many of the ingredients with the strongest science and published clinical studies do not get the same exposure. But don’t worry, we are exposing all these secrets now…, so I guess it is not a secret anymore.
Where Can I Learn More about Rhodiola Rosea?
Here are some great resources to learn more about Rhodiola Rosea:
The Science Behind Rhodiola Rosea
Read Over 200 Clinical Studies on Rhodiola Rosea
HerbalGram Complete Research Paper on Rhodiola Rosea
