systematic_review
    2012

    Rhodiola rosea for physical and mental fatigue: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials

    Ishaque S, Shamseer L, Bukutu C, Vohra S

    Published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    Methodology

    Systematic review of randomised controlled trials of Rhodiola rosea for physical and mental fatigue and performance.

    Key Findings

    Trial quality was low and results inconsistent, so efficacy for fatigue and self-rated performance could not be confirmed.

    Conclusions

    Rhodiola's confidence and fatigue benefits remain unproven.

    Limitations

    High risk of bias across included trials.

    Supplements Studied

    Trial quality was low and results inconsistent, so efficacy for fatigue could not be confirmed

    Outcomes Measured

    Self-Confidence Boost

    Trial quality was low and results inconsistent, so efficacy for fatigue and self-rated performance could not be confirmed

    Shift Work Adaptation

    Trial quality was low and results inconsistent, so efficacy for fatigue could not be confirmed

    Study Details

    Year:2012
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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