Posted by JohnJ777 on January 26, 2010, at 11:53:32
In reply to Re: rhodiola rosea » JohnJ777, posted by janejane on January 21, 2010, at 17:53:18
> JohnJ777,
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> Are you by any chance the same person as JohnL, who posted about rhodiola in the past? Either way, I have questions for you! I'm currently taking it, but could use some pointers. I've read that adaptogens require occasional breaks but have seen nothing definitive about this with respect to rhodiola. Do you find the need to take breaks or cycle it? Any other dosing or augmentation tips?
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> Also, what does maca do for you, and do you have any brand recommendations? I've tried Energy Reserves by Verde Botanica and have not noticed much additional benefit. I feel like to need to look for other strategies.
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> Thanks so much!!!
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> -JaneHi Jane, no I don't "cycle" my Rhodiola. I think that's an old wives tale. I want the benefit every day. I take Energy Reserves as well, but it isn't a Rhodiola product. It has a small dose of Rhodiola in it, but it is primarily an add-on product for those who take Mind Body & Spirit (according to the brochure inside the box of MBS). I take it when I need the extra PHYSICAL energy it provides -- while the MBS does the mental energy and clarity side.
I find that Maca and Rhodiola both have a sexual benefit. Maca doesn't have much mood impact, but it is stimulating to the sex drive, and good Rhodiola has a similar effect (when taken over the 450 mg a day barrier). The problem with Maca is that there are a bunch of really low-end, poor processing products out there. Clumpy, smelly looking powders, etc. It's hard to find a good one, just as with Rhodiola.
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