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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Rhodiola and Reduced Perceived Exertion

Time to effect

Median: 2.3 weeks · IQR 10 days–3.1 weeks · Range 4 days–4 weeks — Reported in 2 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

The Impact of Rhodiola Rosea Extract on Strength Performance in Alternative Bench-Press and Bench-Pull Exercises Under Resting and Mental Fatigue Conditions: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
- 2025-03-07
- RCT
- Nutrients 17(6)
- - Daniel Marcos-Frutos
  - Žiga Leban
  - Zhaoqian Li
  - Xing Zhang
  - Paula M Lara
  - Carlos Alix-Fages
  - Pablo Jiménez-Martínez
  - Nadia Zebboudji
  - Annabelle Caillet
  - Beatriz Redondo
  - Jesús Vera
  - Danica Janicijevic
  - Amador García-Ramos
- PubMed: 40289957
- DOI: 10.3390/nu17060940
6 Insights on
- Reduced Perceived Exertion
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Adults
RR supplementation has trivial-to-small effects in terms of mental fatigue, visuo-cognitive processing, or perceived exertion
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
not stated
Effects of the Combined Supplementation of Caffeine and Rhodiola Rosea with Resistance Training on Lower Limb Explosive Power in Male Volleyball Players.
- 2025-02-14
- RCT
- Nutrients 17(4)
- - Zhaolong Wang
  - Haoyu Du
  - Huixin Li
  - Kai Zhao
  - Bingran Zhao
  - Yifei Ma
  - Jiashuo Zhang
  - Kangshuo Wu
  - Wei Jiang
  - Chang Liu
- PubMed: 40005009
- DOI: 10.3390/nu17040681
4 Insights on
- Reduced Perceived Exertion
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Athletes
RHO + CAF supplementation significantly lowered RPE scores, particularly in the final week of training
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
not specified