Viridian Rhodiola Root Veg

VIRIDIAN RHODIOLA ROSEA ROOT VEG CAPSULES is apowerful bodybuilding, stress busting and anti-depressant that originates from Russia. It is commonly known as golden root or rose root. One vegetarian capsule provides: 250mg Standardised Rhodiola root extract; 130mg Raw Rhodiola root powder; 30mg Viridian bilberry extract, organic alfalfa and spirulina blend. Rhodiola is a herb that has been used for centuries in the traditional medical systems of Russia and the Scandinavian countries. It's a tough little herb, growing at altitude in harsh, low oxygen conditions under intense sunlight. Traditionally it was used to increase physical endurance and work productivity, aid longevity, prevent altitude sickness, enhance fertility and to treat serious diseases such as cancer and tuberculosis. Rhodiola combats stress and is frequently described as an adaptogen. It has the effect of lowering production of ACTH during stress, thus lowering the levels of cortisol and adrenaline that are pumped around the blood stream at times of stress. There is a major benefit to people undergoing long term stress. Rhodiola has been shown to have particular benefit in reducing the effect of adrenaline on the heart, slowing it down and helping the heart muscle to relax, reducing palpitations and irregular rhythms and keeping blood pressure in check. Rhodiola improves physical performance - Athletes given Rhodiola show increased work capacity, greater strength and shorter recovery times. Exercise is a stress on the body and by taking Rhodiola you are preparing your body for that stress and making it adapt, or, in athletic terms, improve your performance more rapidly (compare with ashwagandha). Rhodiola also seems to help the body to burn fat whilst increasing lean muscle bulk.
It has been shown in many trials that taking Rhodiola improves, concentration, memory, vigilance and reduces distractibility and fatigue and improves reflexes.

VIRIDIAN RHODIOLA ROSEA - 3% As an adaptogenic herb Viridian Rhodiola Rosea may help the body adapt to adverse situations of stress, and therefore helps support the immune system and overall body function via adrenal glands. Rhodiola Rosea, also known as 'arctic root' or 'golden root', is a member of the family Crassulaeae, plants indigenous to the polar arctic regions of eastern Siberia. As a powerful adaptogen rhodiola offers broad non-specific effects. Although rare, certain individuals who experience nervous excitability, feverish states, and hypertension, should not use rhodiola unless supervised by a qualified practitioner. Persons who experience coronary spasm and fluctuations in arterial pressure s. Rhodiola rosea, also known as “roseroot”, is a plant indigenous to the high altitude Polar Regions of Europe and Asia. A quick look at the data behind this supplement indicates that Rhodiola rosea is, in fact, the “Golden Root” of ancient legend and more importantly, that its potential for improving physical and mental performance is unmatched. In most Scandinavian countries, Rhodiola rosea has been used for decades by professional athletes, including Russian Olympic champions, as a safe, effective, non-steroid supplement to maximize endurance and accelerate muscular recovery . Rhodiola rosea extract has been shown to increase physical and mental performance by more efficiently mobilizing and sustaining muscular energy reserves. One of the most interesting aspects of Rhodiola rosea use is the complete lack of side effects. Specifically, no negative indicators were noted on the functions of either the adrenal cortex or the endocrine glands.

The preceding body of research, extending over fifty years, strongly indicates that Rhodiola rosea extract is a remarkably versatile herbal supplement for significantly reinforcing physical stamina and recovery time in an impressive variety of subjects and settings. It can improve protein balance in athletes and increase the muscle mass resulting from increased workloads. This greatly helps competitive athletic performance by supporting the level of physical training even during the periods of lower activity, which typically precede competitions (tapering). Rhodiola rosea is clearly an effective herbal supplement that enhances mental and physical performance in today’s top athletes. In addition, Rhodiola rosea is as effective in female corporate executives and male construction workers as it is in highly trained Olympic athletes. A steadily growing body of research, accumulated over decades, demonstrates that Rhodiola rosea possesses a broad spectrum of positive physiological effects. Based on the multitude of Russian studies, beginning with Soviet scientists 35 years ago, scientists and trainers recommend Rhodiola rosea with increasing frequency in many areas of athletic performance to improve speed, strength, stamina, muscle building, energy reserves, and recovery time (Seifulla 1999).  This is a remarkable constellation of benefits for any herbal sports supplement. Rhodiola rosea is uniquely suited for the complete spectrum of fitness training, from the simplest to the most advanced.