Rhodiola Rosea (1 Viewer)

[Acme CEO]

I'm reading it has a different level of effect for everyone. Some get no benefit, others get a huge one. For me it was like a clarity, focus, energy, mood thing. If you get stressed and wiped out I think it'll help. I'm just trying to figure out how to cycle the stuff. I do notice a slight downtick already after a few weeks. I'm thinking about 3 weeks on and then one week off. Some people saying that if you take it too long it permanently loses it's effect. Most saying take it for 3-4 months and then take 2-4 weeks off. I really don't know the right way to do it or if there's a right way at all.

Were you able to notice its effects on first use, or does it take a couple of days for receptors to warm up?

 

[kutta]

Day 2 almost in the books. Not feeling too much different. I have noticed that I am doing more stuff than I normally do (put together a schedule that I've been meaning to do for months, put the Christmas decorations away that I was supposed to do about a week ago, etc.), but I'm not chalking that up to a magic formula just yet. I did have a really good workout this morning too, so that's good.Right now, I'd say it's iffy if there's been any real affect just yet. It's definitely not hurting me though, as I don't feel any worse or less productive than normal.I'll keep ya'll posted.

You got the liquid right? What are you mixing with...glass of water with lemon...mixed in with your food? Other? I've been putting off placing an order.

I got the liquid recommended by Nipsey. The directions say to do 28 drops into a little bit of water and drink it down. That's what I do - once in the AM. I think the directions might say to do it twice a day, but that seems excessive to me, so I'm sticking with once a day for now.

 

[Nipsey]

Day 2 almost in the books. Not feeling too much different. I have noticed that I am doing more stuff than I normally do (put together a schedule that I've been meaning to do for months, put the Christmas decorations away that I was supposed to do about a week ago, etc.), but I'm not chalking that up to a magic formula just yet. I did have a really good workout this morning too, so that's good.Right now, I'd say it's iffy if there's been any real affect just yet. It's definitely not hurting me though, as I don't feel any worse or less productive than normal.I'll keep ya'll posted.

You got the liquid right? What are you mixing with...glass of water with lemon...mixed in with your food? Other? I've been putting off placing an order.

I got the liquid recommended by Nipsey. The directions say to do 28 drops into a little bit of water and drink it down. That's what I do - once in the AM. I think the directions might say to do it twice a day, but that seems excessive to me, so I'm sticking with once a day for now.

You have to take it twice a day. Take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and then again before lunch. Don't take it after two. Make sure you shake it.

 

[Nipsey]

I'm reading it has a different level of effect for everyone. Some get no benefit, others get a huge one. For me it was like a clarity, focus, energy, mood thing. If you get stressed and wiped out I think it'll help. I'm just trying to figure out how to cycle the stuff. I do notice a slight downtick already after a few weeks. I'm thinking about 3 weeks on and then one week off. Some people saying that if you take it too long it permanently loses it's effect. Most saying take it for 3-4 months and then take 2-4 weeks off. I really don't know the right way to do it or if there's a right way at all.

Were you able to notice its effects on first use, or does it take a couple of days for receptors to warm up?

I noticed for sure on day 2. The effect dissipated slightly after that first week but that could be because I wasn't taking it regularly for a while there. I've since started back up and had some headaches which I guess is normal if you're stopping and starting. My sex drive has been through the roof.

 

[kutta]

Day 2 almost in the books. Not feeling too much different. I have noticed that I am doing more stuff than I normally do (put together a schedule that I've been meaning to do for months, put the Christmas decorations away that I was supposed to do about a week ago, etc.), but I'm not chalking that up to a magic formula just yet. I did have a really good workout this morning too, so that's good.Right now, I'd say it's iffy if there's been any real affect just yet. It's definitely not hurting me though, as I don't feel any worse or less productive than normal.I'll keep ya'll posted.

You got the liquid right? What are you mixing with...glass of water with lemon...mixed in with your food? Other? I've been putting off placing an order.

I got the liquid recommended by Nipsey. The directions say to do 28 drops into a little bit of water and drink it down. That's what I do - once in the AM. I think the directions might say to do it twice a day, but that seems excessive to me, so I'm sticking with once a day for now.

You have to take it twice a day. Take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and then again before lunch. Don't take it after two. Make sure you shake it.

OK. I'll switch to twice a day and see how it goes.

 

[kutta]

Last night was a little weird. I had a hard time falling asleep and I woke up three or four times during the night. But each time I felt kind of awake. I woke up this AM feeling good and had a great workout again.I'm still not sure what I think, but I don't dislike how I feel.

 

[kutta]

Starting day 3. I'm still only taking it once a day (I forgot to take it twice yesterday).This morning I got into work early and completely cleaned my office - something I've been meaning to do for about a year now and just never got around to it. Also, last night I spent 2 hours balancing the books for the school band (I'm the treasurer and have been letting things slide a bit).I'm not sure if this is just the new year and I'm more motivated, or if this magic stuff really does help with focus, but I sure seem to be getting a lot done.

 

[Nipsey]

Starting day 3. I'm still only taking it once a day (I forgot to take it twice yesterday).This morning I got into work early and completely cleaned my office - something I've been meaning to do for about a year now and just never got around to it. Also, last night I spent 2 hours balancing the books for the school band (I'm the treasurer and have been letting things slide a bit).I'm not sure if this is just the new year and I'm more motivated, or if this magic stuff really does help with focus, but I sure seem to be getting a lot done.

For sure it's the magic juice. I bet the first few days you take that second dose you'll really, really notice it. And congrats in advance on your epic boners.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

what kind of dosage are you guys taking?

 

[kutta]

Starting day 3. I'm still only taking it once a day (I forgot to take it twice yesterday).This morning I got into work early and completely cleaned my office - something I've been meaning to do for about a year now and just never got around to it. Also, last night I spent 2 hours balancing the books for the school band (I'm the treasurer and have been letting things slide a bit).I'm not sure if this is just the new year and I'm more motivated, or if this magic stuff really does help with focus, but I sure seem to be getting a lot done.

For sure it's the magic juice. I bet the first few days you take that second dose you'll really, really notice it. And congrats in advance on your epic boners.

Just took my second dose today.I actually kind of like the taste. It's not good, but seems to be an acquired taste. I find myself actually not minding it at all now.

 

[glock]

 

[kutta]

what kind of dosage are you guys taking?

28 drops, twice a day.I have no idea how much that actually is, but that's what the directions say.

 

[kutta]

I had a bit to drink last night (3 bourbons and a beer) and got to bed really late and got up early (about five hours of sleep), but I woke up feeling pretty good.I'm going to go another week with this stuff (might take the weekend off) and see what happens.

 

[Nipsey]

I had a bit to drink last night (3 bourbons and a beer) and got to bed really late and got up early (about five hours of sleep), but I woke up feeling pretty good.I'm going to go another week with this stuff (might take the weekend off) and see what happens.

Yeah, it definitely lessens the hangover. Curious why you'd stop taking it regularly at this point though. Stopping and starting going to mess with the effects. My advice would be to go through the whole bottle, taking it twice a day at the same times each day. You'll get a much better sense of how much benefit you get from it that way. If you take it for a few days, then stop, then start back up that's not ideal. I don't think you want to take it only when you need a pick-me-up.

 

[Da Guru]

I had a bit to drink last night (3 bourbons and a beer) and got to bed really late and got up early (about five hours of sleep), but I woke up feeling pretty good.I'm going to go another week with this stuff (might take the weekend off) and see what happens.

Yeah, it definitely lessens the hangover. Curious why you'd stop taking it regularly at this point though. Stopping and starting going to mess with the effects. My advice would be to go through the whole bottle, taking it twice a day at the same times each day. You'll get a much better sense of how much benefit you get from it that way. If you take it for a few days, then stop, then start back up that's not ideal. I don't think you want to take it only when you need a pick-me-up.

I am buying some today. What do you think about capsule form?

 

[Nipsey]

I had a bit to drink last night (3 bourbons and a beer) and got to bed really late and got up early (about five hours of sleep), but I woke up feeling pretty good.I'm going to go another week with this stuff (might take the weekend off) and see what happens.

Yeah, it definitely lessens the hangover. Curious why you'd stop taking it regularly at this point though. Stopping and starting going to mess with the effects. My advice would be to go through the whole bottle, taking it twice a day at the same times each day. You'll get a much better sense of how much benefit you get from it that way. If you take it for a few days, then stop, then start back up that's not ideal. I don't think you want to take it only when you need a pick-me-up.

I am buying some today. What do you think about capsule form?

No idea. Only have taken the liquid extract. I have read that not all brands are the same in terms of effectiveness.

 

[tommyGunZ]

Bought a bottle of capsules yesterday, took the first one this AM. TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!

 

[kutta]

I had a bit to drink last night (3 bourbons and a beer) and got to bed really late and got up early (about five hours of sleep), but I woke up feeling pretty good.I'm going to go another week with this stuff (might take the weekend off) and see what happens.

Yeah, it definitely lessens the hangover. Curious why you'd stop taking it regularly at this point though. Stopping and starting going to mess with the effects. My advice would be to go through the whole bottle, taking it twice a day at the same times each day. You'll get a much better sense of how much benefit you get from it that way. If you take it for a few days, then stop, then start back up that's not ideal. I don't think you want to take it only when you need a pick-me-up.

It's more of me just being lazy. I have the bottle in my office at work, and I'm afraid that if I bring it home I'll lose it, or I'll forget anyway, and then I'll forget to bring it back to work. If I just skip the weekend, it makes life easier.

 

[Nipsey]

I had a bit to drink last night (3 bourbons and a beer) and got to bed really late and got up early (about five hours of sleep), but I woke up feeling pretty good.I'm going to go another week with this stuff (might take the weekend off) and see what happens.

Yeah, it definitely lessens the hangover. Curious why you'd stop taking it regularly at this point though. Stopping and starting going to mess with the effects. My advice would be to go through the whole bottle, taking it twice a day at the same times each day. You'll get a much better sense of how much benefit you get from it that way. If you take it for a few days, then stop, then start back up that's not ideal. I don't think you want to take it only when you need a pick-me-up.

It's more of me just being lazy. I have the bottle in my office at work, and I'm afraid that if I bring it home I'll lose it, or I'll forget anyway, and then I'll forget to bring it back to work. If I just skip the weekend, it makes life easier.

Oy.

 

[Keerock]

Update?

 

[kutta]

I didn't take it over the weekend, and felt pretty good. I was a bit sluggish Sunday, but I'm sure that was due to just being the weekend. I didn't notice a huge drop in my focus, but I also wasn't at work so it's hard to tell.Monday is here and I'm back on my 28 drops. I'll go for twice a day this week and see how it goes.

 

[kutta]

Last night I got the urge to completely clean out my closet - something I haven't done for 10 years or so. I threw out a bunch of old clothes and old shoes, and it looks great now.I don't know what's happening to me...

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Last night I got the urge to completely clean out my closet - something I haven't done for 10 years or so. I threw out a bunch of old clothes and old shoes, and it looks great now.I don't know what's happening to me...

is there any estrogen in this stuff?

 

[harryhood]

I'm in for a bottle of this stuff. Taste like black licorice. Everyone here mixing it with water?

 

[kutta]

I'm in for a bottle of this stuff. Taste like black licorice. Everyone here mixing it with water?

Yep. Just a small amount of water.

 

[Da Guru]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

 

[Sebowski]

what kind of dosage are you guys taking?

28 drops, twice a day.I have no idea how much that actually is, but that's what the directions say.

Time do get out a measuring cup.

 

[Sebowski]

More energy, more focus, less hangovers.... All stuff I get from taking one 5hr energy per day.

 

[Keerock]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

Update?

 

[kutta]

Well, I think the stuff was working somewhat for me, but I made a pretty big change to my diet over the past week (I stopped eating wheat), so I want to see what the results of that are on its own. I don't want it to be influenced by the magic juice.So I'm putting the MJ on hold for a bit while my body adjusts to no wheat.

 

[Da Guru]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

Update?

Hard to tell..I will say my workouts have been better. Nothing really noticable as far as mood, but when you feel good you really don`t notice. When you feel bad you notice it more. It has only been a couple of days though. I will report back on Friday after a full week.

 

[Penguin]

Any suggestions on which brand to get from Amazon?

I'd go with the liquid/eyedropper one.http://www.amazon.com/Rhodiola-Root-F-Alco...1166&sr=8-4

I just bought this exact one and tried it for the first time yesterday. I've been dieting working out since New Year's and yesterday I hit the incline trainer very hard. Today I woke up about two hours earlier than usual and I feel extremely refreshed. Could be coincidence and I'm curious if it continues but I like it so far.

 

[Penguin]

More energy, more focus, less hangovers.... All stuff I get from taking one 5hr energy per day.

It's a lot cheaper per dose per day than 5hr energy

 

[Amused to Death]

Day 1. About to take the afternoon dose.

 

[Keerock]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

Update?

Hard to tell..I will say my workouts have been better. Nothing really noticable as far as mood, but when you feel good you really don`t notice. When you feel bad you notice it more. It has only been a couple of days though. I will report back on Friday after a full week.

I assume you've given up?

 

[Da Guru]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

Update?

Hard to tell..I will say my workouts have been better. Nothing really noticable as far as mood, but when you feel good you really don`t notice. When you feel bad you notice it more. It has only been a couple of days though. I will report back on Friday after a full week.

I assume you've given up?

No..I am still taking one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The only thing I feel is that my workouts have been better. I am not sure if it is because of the RR or that I have been working out 6 days a week. As far as the mood thing goes I really can`t say I feel any different. In fact as of late things have been pissing me off more than usual.I am taking the capsule form and not the liquid though. Maybe the liquid is more potent.

 

[Keerock]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

Update?

Hard to tell..I will say my workouts have been better. Nothing really noticable as far as mood, but when you feel good you really don`t notice. When you feel bad you notice it more. It has only been a couple of days though. I will report back on Friday after a full week.

I assume you've given up?

No..I am still taking one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The only thing I feel is that my workouts have been better. I am not sure if it is because of the RR or that I have been working out 6 days a week. As far as the mood thing goes I really can`t say I feel any different. In fact as of late things have been pissing me off more than usual.I am taking thr capsule form and not the liquid though. Maybe the liquid is more potent.

There are different "pills" I might suggest to make things better

 

[Bob Sacamano]

OK..I bought some Thursday afternoon. They did not have the liquid at the Vitamin Shoppe so I bought the capsules. They had 100mg or 500mg. Of course I bought the higher dose. Said to take 1-2 a day so I took one right away. Friday morning took another and really did not feel any different. Took another Friday around 7. Did not sleep all that well. Went to bed around 11 and woke up at 3am and that is rare. Took an hour to fall back asleep.Got up at 7 took another and still did not feel much of anything. I worked out around 9am and about halfway through my workout I thought..dam I am getting really good workout in and my energy level seemed higher. So maybe it was the RR kicking in, it is hard to tell after only a couple of days. Hard to tell yet on the mood enhancer as well. Will keep it updated.

Update?

Hard to tell..I will say my workouts have been better. Nothing really noticable as far as mood, but when you feel good you really don`t notice. When you feel bad you notice it more. It has only been a couple of days though. I will report back on Friday after a full week.

I assume you've given up?

No..I am still taking one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The only thing I feel is that my workouts have been better. I am not sure if it is because of the RR or that I have been working out 6 days a week. As far as the mood thing goes I really can`t say I feel any different. In fact as of late things have been pissing me off more than usual.I am taking the capsule form and not the liquid though. Maybe the liquid is more potent.

I did this, too. The phyto-caps didn't do anything for me. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to try the liquid or not.

 

[Guest]

Day 8. Gel caps from Whole Foods - two capsules a day. There are other variables involved... Took Melatonin for the first four nights, was on a 7 day herbal cleanse until yesterday. No booze, caffeine, sugar, red meat... But last night I drank a half bottle of wine. Today, had two cups of coffee, ate barbecue. The net of it is, I have not felt this well rested, calm and euphoric in many years. It's not manic euphoria - I just feel good. Not a hazy feeling. I feel sharp and dialed in. It just feels pleasant to be alive. I've done cleanse periodically, without the Rhodlola Rosea and Melaonin - and felt good after them - but not like this. Hope this lasts, because it's wonderful. Cleanse was the Garden of Life Raw Cleanse, which I hadn't used before.I don't know if it's a combination of things or the herb or the Melatonin, but I intend to find out.Also - I have chronic back problems and I haven't felt any pain the last three days or so.Pretty cool.

 

[T Bell]

I will only say that what goes up, must come down. This stuff sounds interesting, but I would think that like anything else you take regularly you WILL build up a tolerance and, when you're dealing with something that's giving you hypomania, you WILL have a downswing. TAANSTAAFL.

 

[Bronx Bomber]

I will only say that what goes up, must come down. This stuff sounds interesting, but I would think that like anything else you take regularly you WILL build up a tolerance and, when you're dealing with something that's giving you hypomania, you WILL have a downswing. TAANSTAAFL.

Rhodiola is an adaptagenic herb. So you're supposed to take them until your body has adapted to the various stressors. Once you to adapt they may not be as effective. But, do we ever run out of stresses in today's society? I usually rotate the different adaptogenics. Take Rhodiola, then Ginseng, Holy Basil, etc. Many, like some Ginseng products will even tell you to take them for no more then 8 weeks or whatever spesific recommendation.

 

[Otis]

So is this BS?

 

[T Bell]

I will only say that what goes up, must come down. This stuff sounds interesting, but I would think that like anything else you take regularly you WILL build up a tolerance and, when you're dealing with something that's giving you hypomania, you WILL have a downswing. TAANSTAAFL.

Rhodiola is an adaptagenic herb. So you're supposed to take them until your body has adapted to the various stressors. Once you to adapt they may not be as effective. But, do we ever run out of stresses in today's society? I usually rotate the different adaptogenics. Take Rhodiola, then Ginseng, Holy Basil, etc. Many, like some Ginseng products will even tell you to take them for no more then 8 weeks or whatever spesific recommendation.

Fair enough, but you'll note that most people in here are discussing this as a permanent supplement, notwithstanding some short, intermittant breaks. As you said, there's always more stresses (read "excuses") to justify continuing to take it.I'd add that if you have bipolar (I or II), intentionally triggering hypomania or even mania with this stuff, whatever it's mechanism, is going to lead to trouble.

 

[Keerock]

Update?

 

[Uncle CornCob]

What are we talking , boner pills?

 

[SacramentoBob]

Thought this was about a chick.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

In. Just ordered some.

 

[Keerock]

In. Just ordered some.