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2009
High Quality
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue
Olsson EM, von Scheele B, Panossian AG
Published in Planta Medica, Vol. 75 (2), pp. 105-12
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of standardized Rhodiola rosea extract in adults with stress-related fatigue, measuring cortisol response and fatigue scores.
Key Findings
Rhodiola reduced burnout-related fatigue and blunted the morning cortisol response versus placebo.
Conclusions
Rhodiola modulates the stress-axis output that drives sustained catecholamine activation.
Limitations
Single trial; short duration; fatigue measures subjective.
Supplements Studied
Rhodiola Rosea
Herb
Rhodiola reduced burnout-related fatigue and blunted the morning cortisol response versus placebo.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2009
Sample Size:60
Duration:4 weeks
Quality Score:7/10
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