Rhodiola rosea evidence, 2013
Noreen EE, Buckley JG, Lewis SL, et al., Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2013 — RCT of acute rhodiola before a 6-mile cycling time-trial
- Grade
- Design
- crossover rct
- Year
- 2013
- Participants
- 18
- Ingredient
- Rhodiola rosea
- Goal
- Endurance
Effect
An acute 3 mg/kg dose modestly shortened time-trial completion and lowered perceived exertion versus placebo.
Limitations and notes
Small and acute — endurance is a secondary use at best.