Rhodiola Rosea is one of the called as Arctic root or golden root. It is growing at a high altitude in the arctic regions of Europe and Asia. Rhodiola is used in traditional medicine in Russia and the Scandinavian countries for centuries and it has an earliest recorded mention in 77 AD when a Greek physician mentioned using it. Rhodiola Rosea extract is considered an adaptogen. This is meaning that it is a botanical that is aiding the body in adapting to stress. There are following Side Effects:
- Side Effects on Patients Taking Rhodiola
These side effects are occurring when you are on a higher dosage and when you take it with caffeine. Any stimulant product or new weight loss products that contain caffeine will worsen the symptoms of the following:
- Anxiety and agitation
- Nauseous
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Hypersalivation
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
There is not enough research to prove that Rhodiola is safe for pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
- Diabetes
Rhodiola may lower blood sugar levels. If patients are taking medication to lower blood glucose it could make their levels go dangerously low.
- Blood Pressure
Rhodiola is not recommended for patients taking ACE inhibitors. Rhodiola can also increase the risk of bleeding when it is taken with aspirin or prescription anticoagulants such as warfarin or heparin. Rhodiola is not be taking with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
- Autoimmune Disorders
Rhodiola has increased the symptoms of autoimmune disorders because it is stimulated the immune system. Conditions are including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, as well as autoimmune.
- Thyroid
It may change thyroid levels. If you are taking thyroid medicine you should not take Rhodiola. If your thyroid testing is irregular and you can consult your physician.
- Anxiety
Rhodiola is stimulant-like effects and without knowing a patient’s biochemical status. Rhodiola can worsen their symptoms of anxiety. Patients are suffering from anxiety who also exhibit the shakes from caffeine and ephedrine should not take Rhodiola.
- Bipolar Disorder
Rhodiola Rosea is not prescribed to patients with manic behavior disorders. If you have bipolar disorder, for example, Rhodiola can be dangerous because it is caused by mania.
- Depression
Rhodiola is not prescribed to patients with antidepressant sensitivity. Rhodiola Rosea is caused drowsiness for patients on benzodiazepines Astragalus Extract (84687-43-4), SSRI and SNRI antidepressants. It is not recommended for patients on SSRI medications or MAOI medication can cause serotonin syndrome.
