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Rhodiola Rosea 3% Salidroside

People mainly take Rhodiola Rosea 3% Salidroside for energy. Based on 7 first-hand reports and 1 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #377 of 4,149 overall.

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39
User score
Mostly positive
86% positive0% mixed0% negative14% unclear

Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.

Clinical research
BModerate research base
1
meta-analyses
0
RCTs
0
papers

What Rhodiola Rosea 3% Salidroside does, according to users

Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.

Energy100% of 6
3 more with fewer than 3 reports
Anxiety100% of 1Mood100% of 1Performance100% of 1
betterno changeworse

What the research says

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.

BModerate research base

At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.

Front Pharmacol · 2026 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of salidroside in diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies

Conclusion: SAL provides preliminary preclinical evidence of renoprotection in DN models, potentially by modulating oxidative stress and inflammation. However, interpretation is constrained by high heterogeneity and possible small-study or publication effects. Anti-fibrotic effects, particularly TGF-β1, remain sensitive to methodology, necessitating caution. Rigorous, pre-registered animal trials are required to strengthen the evidence base.

PubMed 42038298 ↗

Dosage people report

As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.

preworkoutas reported
500 mgas reported

Reported side effects

How often each side effect came up across all reports.

No side effects reported so far.

What users say

First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.

“I love ND's 3% salidroside. Best as part of a stack, but is great on its own taking 500mg sublingual. Lower stress, more energy.”
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“My go-to's for more physical energy are our Rhodiola rosea 3% salidroside extract”
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“I personally like the 3% salidroside extract the most...It's quite energising for me, but has a very nice balance of effects”
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“This is my favorite one of them all. Since I've been buying it I have never seen it out of stock”
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 3, 2026. How we rate