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What Is Rhodiola Rosea?
Rhodiola rosea is a stress-busting supplement that by goes by several names, including arctic root, roseroot, king’s crown and golden root. (2) What does rhodiola do to the body to help make it more capable of dealing with stress?
As an “ergogenic aid” and an adaptogen— or a “natural herbal product that is non-toxic in normal doses, that produces a non-specific response, and that has a normalizing physiologic influence”— rhodiola is very helpful for improving both physical and mental energy and for fighting the negative effects of stress. (3) It helps body adapt to stress by decreasing or preventing hormonal changes tied to prolonged stress. Research suggests that some of the ways it does this is by acting on beta-endorphins and opioid neuropeptides to enhance stress tolerance and by positively affecting other stress adaptation factors.
Rhodiola has been proven to have at least four major health benefits. The top rhodiola uses include:
Helping to lower the “stress hormone,” cortisol
Fighting depression and improving brain function
Supporting weight loss and helping to burn visceral/belly fat
Increasing energy and athletic performance, while reducing mental and physical fatigue
Rhodiola Rosea Benefits
Rhodiola Rosea Benefits
1. Helps Burn More Belly Fat
2. Increases Energy and Athletic Performance
3. May Help Fight Physical & Mental Fatigue
4. Helps Lower Cortisol
5. Can Help Fight Depression and Improve Brain Function
4. Helps Lower Cortisol
5. Can Help Fight Depression and Improve Brain Function
How to make Rhodiola rosea tea:
Another way to benefit from rhodiola is to drink Rhodiola rosea tea, traditionally used to help calm nerves, reduce anxiety and promote restful sleep. To prepare homemade rhodiola tea, you’ll first need to purchase rhodiola roots that have been dried and ground.
Start by steeping about five grams of rhodiola roots in hot water. Either use a steeper or pack tea bags with the root. (20) Make sure the water is not very hot or boiling, keeping it no higher than 85 degrees Fahrenheit (boiling point is 212 degrees F). For the best results, steep the tea for about four hours.
To speed up this process, you can also use rhodiola tinctures and liquid extract, which can be added to warm water with lemon or another herbal tea, such as chamomile or green tea
