herb5 cited usesBest taken: morning

Rhodiola

An adaptogenic herb (arctic root) standardized to rosavins and salidroside. Supports stress resilience, mental performance, physical endurance, and reduces fatigue under demanding conditions.

What it’s good for

Rhodiola enhances cognitive function by modulating cortisol levels, increasing serotonin and dopamine availability, and supporting acetylcholine metabolism. Its adaptogenic properties protect neurons from stress-induced damage.

Dose: 200–400 mg

Rhodiola modulates HPA axis activity and enhances monoamine neurotransmitter levels (dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine), supporting mental stamina and sustained attention during cognitively demanding tasks.

Dose: 200–400 mg

StressStrong

Rhodiola activates the adaptive stress-response pathway via HSP70 and FOXO/DAF-16 signaling. It modulates cortisol release, enhances catecholamine signaling, and prevents stress-induced depletion of norepinephrine and serotonin.

Dose: 200–400 mg

Rhodiola increases the efficiency of ATP synthesis and recycling, enhances cellular oxygen utilization, and modulates cortisol patterns to prevent the exaggerated afternoon cortisol decline that contributes to energy crashes.

Dose: 200–400 mg

Rhodiola improves physical endurance by enhancing ATP resynthesis, increasing red blood cell count and oxygen-carrying capacity, and activating AMPK for improved mitochondrial biogenesis and fatty acid oxidation during exercise.

Dose: 200–400 mg

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