Comment · Wed, November 14, 2018 · Natrium Health & Nootropics Depot
Can anyone confirm Validity of Focus Supplements '3%' Salidrosides Rhodiola Rosea Claims?
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damonroe · 1 points
I have recently started taking the Rhodiola Rosea from Focus Supplements. The product marketing makes it appear to be made to the highest quality control standards in the UK. Since researching a little more, Im not entirely convinced this vendor is reputable.
The vendor claims its Rhodiola is made in "ISO licensed facilities" yet doesn't specify where. Is ISO licensed facilities a normal claim from suppliers?
The vendor also claims 3% Salidrosides without mentioning the Rosavins count. This doesnt seem to be typical behaviour of the most reputable brands.
Can anyone advise me on whether I should continue with this brand or move to a more reputable vendor?
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Natrium Health & Nootropics Depot
You'll need to HPLC it to know for sure.
ISO certification is for labs and contract manufacturers. Their standards can go from extremely basic to more advanced. ISO 9001 is the one dealing with contract manufacturers. ISO 17025 is related to analytical testing labs. If you are looking for the most stringent certification for a supplier, that would be NSF. Listing what they have in itself is not abnormal, but that doesn't mean it is legitimate.
Regarding the product itself, I would bet it is actually Rhodiola crenulata. That's so insanely commonly mislabeled as Rhodiola rosea these days that I would just default to that unless you have HPLC data showing rosavins are present, or have HP-TLC data showing species level verification.