NOW Supplements, Rhodiola 500 mg, 120 Veg Capsules

High quality supplement for stress and depression support it also improves my memory and mood.

This supplement has worked very well for me. I believe I have been in the depths of burnout for some time now after rigorous schooling, working a full time job and doing a ton of volunteer work that is physically and emotionally taxing while also dealing with underlying anxiety as well. I have found Rhodiola to give me more mental clarity, energy and improve my mood. I started taking 1 pill a day in the morning and felt the change immediately. After a couple days I starting getting jittery with it so I started cutting the dose in half, taking one part in the morning and the second part early afternoon. I have been able to cut my coffee consumption in half without any rebound headaches as well. Anyone interested in taking this definitely do your research because everyone reacts differently. Make sure, even with the increased energy, you are still pacing yourself and resting bc that will just make exhaustion/burnout worse in the long run. I think I will finish this cycle with the Rhodiola but will try Asian Ginseng next because I have heard it has more health benefits than Rhodiola while also being energizing.

Excellent product—highly recommended, especially for its laboratory-grade quality.

I started taking these vitamins to help fill the gaps in my daily nutrition and boost my overall wellness. After using them consistently, I have definitely noticed a positive difference in my daily energy

I’ve been taking NOW Rhodiola 500 mg daily for a few weeks. In terms of stress reduction, I haven’t noticed a big change. My tolerance might already be on the higher side. However, I have seen a clear improvement in my sleep experience. When I take it close to bedtime, I remember my dreams much more vividly and even have spontaneous lucid dreams without extra practice. This wasn’t the effect I initially wanted, but it has been an interesting and enjoyable surprise. The capsules are easy to swallow, and the bottle arrived sealed with a fresh smell. Pros: Easy-to-swallow capsules with clear labels Noticeably better dream recall and lucid dreaming when taken near bedtime Non-jittery with no digestive issues for me Cons: The stress-relief effect is subtle for me; results may vary Taking it near bedtime can make dreams intense if you’re not used to that

This is the first Rhodiola supplement I've tried. I picked NOW because of the reviews here, and because I've generally been pleased with their products in the past (though I am not exclusively loyal to their brand when purchasing supplements). Out of all the supplements I've tried in recent years -- and there have been many -- this seems to have had the most noticeable positive impact on my daily mood. I have always been a pretty moody person, and being in a high-stress profession while having some struggles in the sleep department seems to exacerbate those issues. Many days I just don't feel great and, while I press on, having an upbeat disposition can be challenging. Since I've been taking this supplement, however, I've noticed I have more "energy" for engaging with others and just generally have a more "cheery" demeanor, without any sort of stimulant type feeling. What I have learned about supplements is everyone responds differently -- but, for me, this has been a godsend and one of the few supplements I insist on taking every day.

Started taking this because apparently “adaptogenic herb” sounds better than “I am one minor inconvenience away from moving into the woods.” Easy capsules, no weird taste, and so far no urge to become a monk or start cold plunging at sunrise. Do I feel transformed into an unbothered mountain warrior? No. Do I feel slightly better equipped to deal with emails, traffic, and people who stop walking in the middle of doorways? Possibly. Either way, it’s cheaper than therapy and takes less time. Five stars. My stress is still here, but now it has competition.

Rhodiola is supposedly effective in improving energy levels, mostly in combating stress-related fatigue, and I'm always tired, so I gave it a shot. I'm incredibly skeptical of the supplements because manufacturers will say anything they to sell a product, and the lack of regulation in the industry just about gives them a free pass to do so. Most evidence backed supplements are so severely under-dosed that they're hardly worth more than a sugar pill. Thus, when taking these, I've attempted to be as scientific as possible. The first check was making sure that the capsules gave an effective dose, and each of these is dosed a bit above median range for the effective dose found in various studies (from examine.com: Acute usage of rhodiola for fatigue and anti-stress has been noted to be taken in the 288-680mg range). While I obviously can't do a double-blind studies because I'm the only participant in the study, I've controlled variables as well as possible. On similar sleep, and similar food intake, rhodiola gives me a reasonable energy boost. If I eat the pill while drinking coffee, it seems to produce a weak synergistic effect: it seems like more energy than that which I get from the combination of rhodiola alone and coffee alone (if rhodiola gives +1 energy, and coffee gives +2 energy, I'd anticipate +3 energy from combining them, but it feels like +3.5 or 4). NOW is a reputable brand, and Nutri Catalog easily had the best prices at the time, so I went with these, and they've done exactly what I hoped.

finished the jar but no change

The bottle arrived with only 33 of the 120 capsules inside. It was sealed so there was no sign of tampering but I could immediately tell it was almost empty before even opening the seal. I counted them to be sure and yes, 75% missing. This discrepancy was super noticeable, but if that could slip through QC then what else does…

Good and original

Been using since a long time.

It is good. It arrived in thing and does what the description says.