What makes Rhodiola so special?

On the bare slopes of the Altai Mountains and along the coldest edges of Siberia grows a plant that gets little help: no shelter, little water, extreme temperature swings. Rhodiola rosea has survived there for centuries, and that is precisely what made the herb interesting to peoples looking for something that could withstand cold, altitude and fatigue*. For at least 2000 years, the root has been used for that reason.

Our Rhodiola Rosea is processed in the Netherlands according to the strict FSSC 22000 standard, an international food safety standard. We guarantee consistently high quality through rigorous testing and analysis, carried out by an independent laboratory.

What an adaptogen does

Rhodiola rosea is classed among the adaptogens*: plants that have traditionally been associated with the body’s ability to adapt to physical and mental strain. Rhodiola Rosea has a regulating effect on cortisol levels, the stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This occurs via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, an important regulatory system in the body that governs the stress response.

Rhodiola Rosea also plays a role in the balance between the sympathetic nervous system, which switches into action mode during exertion and threat, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which is active during rest and recovery. A period of stress is often followed by fatigue. Rhodiola rosea contributes, among other things, to ATP production in the mitochondria, the energy factories of our cells, and is associated with cognitive functions such as concentration and memory.

A dosage in line with research

In published human research on Rhodiola rosea extract, standardised to comparable levels of rosavins and salidroside, dosages of approximately 200 to 600 mg of extract per day have been used (Cropley et al., 2015; Kasper and Dienel 2017; Marcos-Frutos et al., 2025). Our daily dose of 400 mg with 3% rosavins and 1% salidroside (1 capsule) falls within that studied range.

What health benefits does Rhodiola Rosea offer?

* The following health claims are pending approval by the European Commission

• Supports the body’s ability to cope with stress*
• May help with fatigue*
• Is an adaptogen*
• Supports the function of the nervous system*
• Contributes to physical performance and endurance*
• Is good for cognitive function*
• Supports the health of the heart and blood vessels*
• Contributes to a healthy gastrointestinal tract*
• Is an antioxidant*

Why choose Kala Health?

Our Rhodiola Rosea is produced in the Netherlands to the highest quality standards and undergoes strict quality controls.

• Produced according to the FSSC 22000 standard
• Tested by an independent laboratory for purity and active compounds
• Free from heavy metals and unwanted ingredients
• 100% vegetarian capsules
• Scientifically substantiated dosage
• Kala Health stands for more than 25 years of knowledge and experience in developing food supplements of pharmaceutical-grade quality

References

1. 1. Cropley, M., Banks, A. P., & Boyle, J. (2015). The Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. Extract on *. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 29(12), 1934–1939.
   2. Kasper, S., & Dienel, A. (2017). Multicenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extract in *. Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 13, 889–898.
   3. Marcos-Frutos, D., Leban, Ž., Li, Z., Zhang, X., Lara, P. M., Alix-Fages, C., Jiménez-Martínez, P., Zebboudji, N., Caillet, A., Redondo, B., Vera, J., Janicijevic, D., & García-Ramos, A. (2025). The Impact of Rhodiola Rosea Extract *. Nutrients, 17(6), 940.

Mandatory disclosures

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Consult a healthcare professional before using supplements in case of pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication use or illness.

Questions about our Rhodiola?

Want to know more about our Rhodiola, or do you have questions about your own situation? We’re happy to think along with you. Call us on (+31) 070 345 0290 or email info@kalahealth.eu.