The effectiveness and efficacy of Rhodiola rosea L.: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Hung SK, Perry R, Ernst E
Published in Phytomedicine, Vol. 18, pp. 235-244
Methodology
Systematic review of 11 placebo-controlled RCTs of mono-preparations of R. rosea across six electronic databases, with duplicate study selection, extraction and quality assessment.
Key Findings
Six trials investigated physical performance, four mental performance and two mental-health conditions. Methodological quality was mostly moderate or good, and only few mild adverse events were reported.
Conclusions
R. rosea may have beneficial effects on physical performance, mental performance and certain mental-health conditions, but the evidence base is small and heterogeneous.
Limitations
Small number of trials, small sample sizes, and heterogeneous extracts and endpoints limit confidence.
Supplements Studied
R. rosea may have beneficial effects on physical performance, mental performance and certain mental health conditions.
Outcomes Measured
Six trials investigated the effects of R. rosea on physical performance.
Four trials investigated the effects of R. rosea on mental performance; methodological quality of most trials was moderate or good.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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