Rhodiola rosea

Tier 2 — promising · Endurance · Stress · Fatigue

An adaptogen that helps your body handle physical and mental stress more efficiently. A 2025 review of 26 trials found it meaningfully improves aerobic capacity, time-to-exhaustion, and burnout symptoms. Benefits for acute stress can appear within days. Cycling prevents tolerance. Look for extracts standardised to at least 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside.

Dose: 200–600 mg/day standardised extract (3% rosavins + 1% salidroside); cycle 6–8 wks on, 2–4 off