Posted by JLx on January 14, 2008, at 7:10:07
In reply to Rhodiola - Experiences?, posted by JayBTV2 on December 24, 2007, at 11:00:42
I've been taking it for about 4-5 weeks now. NOW brand, 500 mg per day, taken in the morning. The first few days I felt a bit more anxious and then nothing until about 3 weeks. Then it seemed I felt more social, slightly less depressed, had a bit more energy but then that faded after just a few days, which was pretty disappointing. I've kept taking it because I feel like it's good for my body, improving digestion, blood sugar and enhancing libido.
I'm going to try another brand when this one runs out and try taking less. I've read that less is more energizing, while higher amounts are said to be more sedating. I've also read, however, that higher amounts, such as 600 mg, may be necessary for treatment resistant depression.
I've just started taking St. John's Wort too.
JL
> Hello,
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> I've just started taking Rhodiola Rosea after reading some good info about it. I'm taking the Rodax brand from GNC. So far (3 days) the results have been pretty fantastic: Less depressed, more social. I have noticed I sleep lighter which is the one "side-effect" I've noticed.
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> I have searched and read most of the previous threads on Dr-bob about rhodiola. However I'm wondering if anyone is still taking this and perhaps could post their experiences.
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> Thanks for any info/anecdotes....
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> -Jay
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