Comment · Mon, November 30, 2015 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Nootropics Depot Rhodiola Rosea 3% Salidroside vs 1% Salidroside
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delvacode · 4 points
Hi,
I'm currently deciding on the 2 types of Rhodiola Rosea powders that Nootropics Depot has. I see that Nootropics Depot used to have a sample pack of both the powders but they have discontinued it now.
http://nootropicsdepot.com/rhodiola-rosea-3-salidroside-powder/
http://nootropicsdepot.com/rhodiola-rosea-3-rosavins-powder/
http://nootropicsdepot.com/rhodiola-rosea-15g-sample-pack/
It is stated on the site "Research has shown Rhodiola Rosea with 3% Salidroside to be more stimulating while Rhodiola Rosea with 3% Rosavins more calming". Recently I read here on Reddit that Rosavins is an inactive compound in Rhodiola.
If I cut down on the dosage of Rhodiola with 3% Salidroside by 3 times, does that mean it'll be equivalent to the 3% Rosavins 1% Salidroside powder since the Rosavins is inactive? :P Please excuse my ignorance.
PS: I often feel mentally drained, anxious and also lethargic. I believe I also suffer from adrenal fatigue. I can't get both now as I'm on a tight budget. I have heard about Super Rhodiola from Ceretropics but thought of trying out these powders first.
Thanks!
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Basically the concentrations are flipped with the two versions. So one is 3% Salidroside and 1% Rosavin, and the other is 1% Salidroside and 3% Rosavin. Rosavin is active in the body as an antioxidant. It was just not found to be active in the stimulation effects in animal studies. Salidroside and Tyrosol were the two most active compounds for the stimulation. However, some people prefer the lower Salidroside and higher Rosavin version. As with anything, people's body chemistry varies, so they react differently to the differing concentrations.
The Super Rhodiola solution is 10mg of both Salidroside and Tyrosol, which is a much higher concentration of Tyrosol than is found in either of the other extracts. That is why some people find it much more stimulating than even the 3% Salidroside extract.