Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum Rhodiola Rosea Extract

by Planetary Formulas

Product Features

• Adaptogen for physical and mental stamina
• A legendary botanical from the Polar Arctic regions of Eastern Siberia
• Traditionally used to increase stamina
• Used to enhance health, vitality and mood and support the normal mechanisms our bodies have for maintaining a healthy balance or homeostasis
• Combines an extract standardized to 0.8% salidrosides and 0.8% rosavin with a whole root extract, for a complete spectrum of rhodiola constituents

Product Description

Size: 120 Tabs

Herbal supplement. Adaptogens for physical & mental stamina. Formulas by Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. Rhodiola Rosea is a legendary adaptogenic tonifier that comes from the polar arctic regions of Eastern Siberia. Among traditional people there, it is highly valued as a strengthening tonic to increase physical and mental stamina. Full Spectrum Rhodiola Rosea combines an extract standardized to 0.8% salidrosides and 0.8% rosavin with whole root extract, providing a broad spectrum of rhodiola constituents. Lifestyle Recommendations. Avoid excessive stress, eat regularly scheduled meals, get adequate rest and exercise regularly. Other Planetary Formulas tonifiers and adaptogens include: Reishi Mushroom Supreme, Schizandra Adrenal Support, Eleuthero Fluid Extract and Ginseng Revitalizer. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.2 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000GFSV9G
• UPC: 021078105589
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,762 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rhodiola rosea is known to be effective but I noticed something important here, August 16, 2009

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Citizen John (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Rhodiola Rosea Extract, 327 mg, Tablets, 120 tablets (Health and Beauty)

This product fits the Wikipedia description of increasing energy and mental performance although its composition is unexpected (more on that below). It provides me a boost of positive energy but only slightly and not long-lasting.

The studies don't show a notable nutritional benefit, but Wikipedia confirms that rhodiola rosea is also effective in treating clinical depression. A boost in energy and mental alertness would help battle depression but then I think much larger dosages would be needed.

Suggested use per container is 2 tablets twice daily between meals. For me, the effect of the 2 tablets is good but doesn't last until the next meal, and as yet I haven't tried taking more than 4 per day.

They claim this is a product to take in the morning and early afternoon since it might interfere with sleep (unless you work the third shift). I don't take this warning seriously because the effect has not been long-lasting. The strength of a particular brand particular Rhodiola Rosea is impossible to determine although the composition of ingredients is given.

The unexpected composition is worth noting. Per this product: "Combines an extract standardized to 0.8% salidrosides and 0.8% rosavin with a whole root extract, for a complete spectrum of rhodiola constituents"

This departs from the natural standardized amount of 3 percent rosavins and 0.8% to 1% salidroside, because the naturally occurring ratio of these compounds in Rhodiola rosea root is approximately 3:1.

In other words, all the studies that definitely show Rhodiola rosea root is effective use a 3:1 ratio and this product uses a .8:.8 or more precisely a 1:1 ratio. The studies used a 100 mg tablet. Planetary Formulas uses a 327 mg tablet.

With its 327 mg tablet, Planetary Formulas provides only 86.7% of of rosavin when compared to the standard 100 mg tablets of the studies. Planetary Formulas gives us a bigger pill but slighly less rosavin. Why?

Although we get 86.7% of the rosavin we expected, we get 262% of the salidrosides per dosage as we expected. (I did the math.) Again, why?

Their 327 mg tablets might seem like added value over the standard 100 mg tablet upon which all the studies are based. Also they state, "with a whole root extract," and the fact is that 28 compounds have been identified in Rhodiola rosea. Possibly their bigger tablet contains more of these 28 compounds, but I have no way to be certain about that.

I can't say what the motivation was for creating a product with this ratio. I am tempted to infer that the missing rosavin costs more than the added salidroside. After all this thinking about it, I recognize that the price is favorable per tablet anyway.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it works, December 30, 2007

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DJM "Deb" (Monroe, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Rhodiola Rosea Extract, 327 mg, Tablets, 120 tablets (Health and Beauty)

This herb really does increase energy levels, but with no side effects, no jitters, no sleeplessnss. Quite amazing stuff.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for easing the high altitude sickness, January 26, 2011

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T. Chen (CERRITOS, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Rhodiola Rosea Extract, 327 mg, Tablets, 120 tablets (Health and Beauty)

I do a lot of high altitude hiking in the SoCal and Eastern Sierras. Every time I went to Mt. Whitney or other 14ners and 13ners, I have different levels of altitude sickness. After trying the Rhodiola Rosea, it helps my breathing a lot above 12000 feet, this is the elevation level I start to feel my breathing. The light headed feeling, can't catch up the breath and energy loss.

It also helps my recovery from strenuous workouts and hiking, especially when I do 20+ miles dayhikes.
Since it's pretty safe, I usually take double/triple dosage when doing strenuous high elevation hikes to make sure I can minimize the high altitude sickness.
The herb is highly used in Tibet for the same high altitude sickness reason.

Highly recommend to people that have discomfort at high elevation.

The price went up to $22.26 ? I paid $16.31 per bottle just few weeks ago.......
a 36.5% increase ? Seems like another other brand Solaray Super Rhodiola is a much better value.

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