This is a first!
I read about this supplement in a health magazine in an article about well-being. I'm always interested in natural and safe solutions for healthy living, so I researched Rhodiola Rosea from several websites, as to make sure a particular website wasn't creating "hype" with artificial reviews. I have tried many supplements over the years, and I can't really think of any that have actually made such an impact to where I would benefit from its use. Well... Rhodiola Rosea has finally changed this! From the first pill I took, I noticed after a couple of hours that I was very mellow and had a good sense of well-being. I felt "satisfied" with life and everything around me. I thought maybe I was having a placebo affect, so I continued for a couple days taking one pill in the morning and one right after lunch. I still notice a vast difference in my mood. I have been able to wake up without feeling bitter about the day and the anticipated stresses I have with my job. As for the energy part that some get when taking this supplement, I don't feel like I can run a marathon or anything, but as I said before, I have woken up in the mornings much easier. I think my slight improvement in energy is more from the mood-boost and sense of well-being rather than directly from the contents of the pill. Lastly, the reason I wanted to take this supplement was from the stress of my job, the stresses from being a caretaker for a family member, and a few other Anxiety-driven circumstances. I can certainly see how this supplement could/can replace antidepressants. I am hoping, and I have read, that I will see a decrease in my cortisol levels from this as well. I am one that stores fat with high cortisol, and I have read in other comments that people have lost weight from the lower levels of coritsol. I will update my review in a couple of months or so to report my findings! Definitely try Rhodiola Rosea and buy this brand! UPDATE - 21 OCT 2015 (Back to the Future Day... Just sayin') Sorry to those who've asked questions and did not receive an update or reply. I didn't have notifications on. In the time since my last review, I have stopped taking the normal doses for maybe a month or two at a time. When my stress levels get high enough, I start taking the Rhodiola again. The same day I start taking it I can notice the difference, and I think to myself, “Why did I stop taking it!?” So I take the supplement for a few weeks and stop again. It seems that when I start up doses, I really notice the difference in my mood and ability to focus at work, and then I get used to the feeling so much that I don't recognize the difference the Rhodiola is making. So I back off the doses until I feel the stress building. Hope that makes sense. As for weight loss, I haven't seen any immediate results. I do not believe Rhodiola itself will help me lose weight, but by reducing my stress and helping me focus, it makes it much easier to make an effort to exercise more and eat healthier. If you are a stress eater like me, it is easier to not reach for a candy bar or soda when you're overwhelmed or exhausted….or just bored. I can focus on my tasks at work for longer amounts of time which keep me from walking to vending machines for a snack. That's about all I can say for Rhodiola. I do recommend it for minor daily stress and Anxiety, when you need help to stay focused on work tasks or school, and if you are frequently exhausted (and not for stupid reasons)
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