"Rhodiola rosea has been administered for periods ranging from as little as one day (acute administration) up to four months. Until more specific information is available, a dosing regimen following the established patterns used with other plant adaptogens – with periodic intervals of abstinence – seems warranted when Rhodiola rosea is being used chronically."
I have not done any cycling, but I have not taken it long enough to try this.
@larryshobbs I have been mixing a small spoonful into protein powder potion that I share with my husband. I think my fatigue problem is due to the over production of insulin. My husband gave me a bite of a cookie he was eating, and I promptly fell asleep for 5 hours.
Hi Larry,
do you cycle the rhodiola? Is it safe to take it for a long period?
Also, where do you buy your rhodiola?
cheers
Justchillz0r 11 months ago
@Justchillz0r The monograph says,
"Rhodiola rosea has been administered for periods ranging from as little as one day (acute administration) up to four months. Until more specific information is available, a dosing regimen following the established patterns used with other plant adaptogens – with periodic intervals of abstinence – seems warranted when Rhodiola rosea is being used chronically."
I have not done any cycling, but I have not taken it long enough to try this.
Larry Hobbs
larryshobbs 11 months ago
@Justchillz0r .
I bought Rhodiola rosea powder, 3% rosavin, from beyondacenturyonline [DOT] com.
It is $7.35 for 50 grams (50,000 mg).
It is 500 servings of 100 mg. I am taking about 150 mg per day, so it is $7.35 for an 11 month supply.
The company is owned by a father and son, Warren and Eric.
I've bought from them for 25 years.
Larry Hobbs
larryshobbs 11 months ago
@TheOutThereSomewhere Thanks for the info.
Larry Hobbs
larryshobbs 11 months ago
What if your power is not a concentrate? How much should be taken?
cynthiaall 11 months ago
@cynthiaall Cynthia,
I would try the same dose the suggest to see if it helps.
The monograph says:
a daily dose of
100-170 mg of an extract standardized for 3.6% rosavin is suggested
180-300 mg of an extract standard- ized for 2% rosavin, or
360-600 mg Rhodiola extract standardized for 1% rosavin...
Larry Hobbs
larryshobbs 11 months ago
@larryshobbs I have been mixing a small spoonful into protein powder potion that I share with my husband. I think my fatigue problem is due to the over production of insulin. My husband gave me a bite of a cookie he was eating, and I promptly fell asleep for 5 hours.
cynthiaall 11 months ago
@cynthiaall Cynthia,
You might be interested in watching the video clips of Joan Mathews Larson, PhD, author of "Depression-Free, Naturally" talking about hypoglycemia.
You can find them by searching for "larson hypoglycemia".
Larry Hobbs
larryshobbs 11 months ago