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Rhodiola SHR-5 (Fatigue)

Adaptogen for stress-related fatigue and burnout.

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Overview

Adaptogen for stress-related fatigue and burnout.

Natural sources
  • Whole dried plant material (root, leaf, flower, or aerial parts depending on the species)
  • Standardized hydroethanolic or aqueous extract (capsule, tincture, or tea)
  • Powdered traditional preparation used in Ayurvedic, TCM, or Western herbal practice
Common forms
  • Standardized extract capsule
  • Liquid tincture (alcohol or glycerin)
  • Powdered whole herb
  • Traditional decoction or tea

Forms & variants of Rhodiola Rosea

Different chemical forms of Rhodiola Rosea behave differently. Browse each form's mechanism, bioavailability, and best-use context.

Mechanism of action

Rosavin/salidroside modulate HPA axis and monoamine reuptake.

Pathways
  • · Rosavin/salidroside modulate HPA axis
  • · monoamine reuptake

Effects on the body

Decreases
fatigue scores in burnout

Organ system effects

Skeletal Muscle

Rhodiola SHR-5 (Fatigue) supports mitochondrial ATP production and fatigue resistance.

Brain & CNS

Rhodiola SHR-5 (Fatigue) acts on central nervous system targets implicated in attention, memory, and neuroprotection.

Evidence-based benefits

Reduces fatigue scores in burnout

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Insomnia if late
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Rhodiola SHR-5 (Fatigue) use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid if you are
      • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
      • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
        Membrane fluidity and neuronal signaling support.
      • Alpha-GPC or CDP-choline
        Provides choline substrate for acetylcholine synthesis.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      400 mg SHR-5
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the standardized extract capsule form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Morning

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      RCTPlanta Med · 2009

      Rhodiola in burnout

      Olsson EM, et al.

      28-day DB-RCT in 60 burnout patients.

      Key findings

      Reduced fatigue and improved cognitive performance vs placebo.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Rhodiola SHR-5 (Fatigue) — Reduces fatigue scores in burnout

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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