Rhodiola Rosea, an adaptogen useful in fatigue – from research to practice

Abstract

Rhodiola Rosea (RR) belongs to those herbs that reported having adaptive properties. Studies have shown that RR can reduce mental fatigue in stressful conditions in life. Due to its adaptogenic properties, RR has been studied for its performance-enhancing capabilities in healthy populations and for its therapeutic properties in a number of clinical researches. RR determines the regulation of homeostasis through several mechanisms of action associated with the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal axis and the control of key mediators of the stress response, including cortisol. Thus, RR reduces mental fatigue and improves mental performance, stimulates physical work capacity, improves and increases resistance to fatigue.