NOW FoodsSupplements, Rhodiola 500 mg, Helps Body Adapt to Stress of Daily Life*, Adaptogenic Herb*, 60 Veg Capsules

I've been taking Rhodiola, on and off, for over twenty years. After reading many, many articles about it and its adaptogenic properties, including some in the National Library of Medicine, I decided to try it. I was feeling tired with little energy for anything and tried to pinpoint the cause. Some kind of vitamin deficiency? Thyroid problem? Granted, my work situation and commute, like for many people, could be stressful. Started taking it and realized that I no longer was tired or stressed. I felt "normal." And that's what this supplement does for me - it makes me feel "normal." In other words, I don't feel like I'm taking some kind of stimulant, or anything for that matter. I don't feel like I've taken anything - just have the feeling of not being tired. As an added bonus, it appears to help me with sleep, too. So, here's a thumbs-up for Rhodiola. There's definitely something to it. I have recommended this my friends, and they have reported also that there's a definite uptick of energy and well-being, but not like a cup of coffee. The well-being sneaks up on you and you don't realize you've taken anything; you just feel good!Update for 2024: I stopped taking Rhodiola for about six months. After that time period, I decided to take it again, but made the mistake of buying another brand (which I won't mention here) that did not work as before with the NOW supplement. It made me jittery and in a bad mood. MMmm ... stopped taking it and went back to "old faithful" - the one that had worked for so long, originally starting maybe 15+ years ago - NOW Rhodiola. Suffice it to say that it's working just fine. I feel "normal" again and not tired and dragging. Exercise came much easier and sleep has again vastly improved. Well, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I should have never gone with the other brand, which was a little cheaper. Cheaper doesn't, as we know, mean better!

The media could not be loaded. So far very happy with it. Keep in mind that you have to take it for about a month to feel any difference. I am finishing up a bottle (2 months) and I feel so much better. My mood is pretty steady and no more low days. I take one capsule a day.

I am a 39 year old female nursing student with fibromyalgia. Yes, I must have lost my mind. I have heard of this supplement for years now to help with fibro but couldn't find it in stores. I began taking 1000mg per day. I didn't expect much because things just don't work out well in the supplement world for true fibro patients. I expected to if anything, have a slight reduction in pain upon stress. This is an herbal stress adaptogen. That means that it is reported to help your body handle stress. I am under a great deal of that with school, family, etc. What happened was impressive. I've had this about a week, so haven't noticed pain relief yet. However, after two days, I had to go do a presentation at school. I suffer near panic attacks anytime I have to speak in front of a group. I flush, sweat, start shaking, get confused, am emotional and will usually have a hypoglycemic episode afterwards. Just thinking about it will make me have butterflies and a free-fall feeling followed by increased heart-rate. That being said, I went and did my presentation (which I considered taking a zero on to not have to do it) and did not suffer one symptom. NOT ONE! Even my instructor was surprised because I had warned her. Everyone around me was a wreck, even the ones who said they weren't nervous.I have also noticed that I am handling the day to day stress much better! The work-load normally will put me into fits. Instead, I have handled it calmly. Hopefully it will eventually help a bit with pain. but I will take this from here on out simply because it has made such a difference. I truly expected it to end up in the back of my cabinet with all of the other supplements. I had tried Ashwaganda too, but it caused increased acne outbreaks. I have told so many about this, because just having that one presentation without panic, will reset my thinking in the future and reduce anxiety in the future.

I started taking this mostly to help balance cortisol levels. I was noticing I get a "stress belly" and wanted to see if this might help. I think it's helped a little, but I haven't been taking it long enough yet to notice long-term effects. What I HAVE noticed, however, is that it causes me to remember my dreams, which is actually super fun for me. LOL. My dreams are WILD. And SO vivid now! Usually people have 3-5 dreams per night but forget most of them by the time they wake up. I can remember like, at least 1-3 of them each morning. It's crazy!

With guidance of my health care provider, I chose to stop taking my antidepressant and try alternative therapy. I began taking these 48 hrs after going off Zoloft/ Sertraline (tapered down as directed). I notice a HUGE difference with these. ***Rhodiola helps just as much, if not more, than the prescription medication.*** I accidentally forgot these when I went out of town for 2 days and within 24 hrs of skipping my dose I started feeling off... by 48 hrs I was crying, angry, an emotional wreck. I took one immediately when I got home and within an hour or so I felt the fog lift and have been back to normal since. It's unbelievable unless you experience it yourself. I also attend therapy sessions with a counselor, full disclosure on my success story.For reference, I take one per day, immediately upon waking on an empty stomach.NOTE: Please read above and note that I made this switch with my health care providers guidance and supervision. I would not recommend doing this on your own.Lastly, I have not had any side effects that I am aware of after taking the Rhodiola for 6 weeks.