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Rhodiola is classified as an adaptogen.   Definition of adaptogen:  Adaptogen is defined and limited by an ability to affect the hypothalamic-adrenal axis in such a way as to improve the body's ability to respond to stress to that axis meaning it has a nonspecific ability to assist the body to withstand stress and maintain normalcy even when threatened with pathological conditions. As such it is similar to a number of other herbs including Siberian ginseng, reishi mushroom, ginseng, codonopsis and ashwagandha.

Rhodiola both stimulates and protects the immune system by reinstating homeostasis (metabolic balance) in the body. It also increases the natural killer cells (NK) in the stomach and spleen. This action may be due to its ability to normalize hormones by modulating the release of glucocorticoid into the body.

It also has potent antioxidant properties. According to the information sent Russian researchers have found that the oral administration of Rhodiola inhibited tumor growths in rats by 39% and decreased metastasis by 50%. It improved urinary tissue and immunity in patients with bladder cancer. In other experiments with various types of cancer, including adenocarcinomas, the use of extracts of Rhodiola Rosea resulted in significant increased survival rate

Mechanism of Action: Recent clinical research supports the energizing and anti-hypoxic effects claimed by Traditional Chinese Medicine and Russian researchers. In the 1986 study by Kuruov it was concluded that Rhodiola extended life significantly in states of hypoxia. Rhodiola exhibited this effect through a lowering of arterial pressure, reduced heart rate and lengthening the phases of cardiac contractions. (Kurukov 1986). Researcher Carl Germano concludes that Rhodiola has the ability to rapidly normalize lactic acid accumulation. 

Increases physical exercise ability - Dr L Utkin, a Russian botanist and nutritionist, demonstrated in the early 1930's that Rhodiola root increased physical endurance. It is said to help maintain energy levels and to increase strength and mobility.
Reduced recovery time - Rhodiola is believed to increase the levels of the enzymes and proteins important to the recovery of muscle after extensive exercise.
Stress - Rhodiola is said to possess mood lifting properties because of its ability to optimise levels of serotonin, dopamine and other neurotransmitters.
Sexual Health - Improved sexual function has been demonstrated in men suffering from weak erections and/or premature ejaculation. Early work has also shown that Rhodiola may be of use in women where the menstrual cycle is absent.
Increases mental fitness - Extract of Rhodiola rosea has been shown to increase attention span, mental performance, alertness and memory.
Cardioprotective - In a 1994 Russian study, Rhodiola rosea was found to prevent stress induced by cardiac damage.
Debility - Symptoms of asthenia (literally a failure of strength) are believed to be reversed by Rhodiola.

Rhodiola contains salidrosides, tyrosol, dendrolasin, safranal, 17 amino acids needed by the human body, of which 7 can not be synthesized in the body. It also contains 21 trace elements, a number of vitamins and various volatile oils, alkaloid and flavones. These active elements are highly potent and play very important biological functions. It is one of the best gifts of nature that helps the body to adapt to different, especially to adverse environments with its adaptogenic and bi-directional modulating functions, discharging in case of excess and supplementing in case of inadequacy, thus keeping the body in biologically healthy and balanced condition.

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