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Sisu Sisu - Rhodiola Stress, 60 vcaps

Name: Sisu Sisu - Rhodiola Stress, 60 vcaps
Brand: Sisu
SKU: sisu-rhodiola-stress-caps
Price: 35.48 CAD
Availability: InStock

Sisu Rhodiola Stress Caps - Helps support improved mental functioning during times of physical or mental stress. Clinical trials show that Rhodiola can increase general well being. Rhodiola from Sisu is an incredible, yet safe herb that helps you adapt to whatever stress you may be facing. It helps increase energy, mental clarity, focus and performance while relieving anxiety and even improving your sex life. Provides the dual benefit of improving cognitive performance while calming your emotions.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $35.48 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Adaptogen support: Herbs traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress.
Steady energy: Supports balanced energy without the spike and the crash.
Calm focus: Helps you stay even through demanding days.

Best suited to: someone worn down by a demanding work stretch, people who want a lift without caffeine, anyone that ashwagandha flattens.

What the research supports

Two capsules give 500 mg of rhodiola extract standardized to 1 percent salidrosides, taken once daily. The 60-capsule bottle is a month at two a day.

Studies use 200 to 600 mg a day.

Mental fatigue (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Rhodiola is thought to buffer the stress-hormone response that leaves the brain foggy under sustained demand. In shift workers and students, 300 to 600 mg a day cut self-reported fatigue and improved concentration scores in controlled trials.
Exhaustion (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): Prolonged stress wears down the same stress-response system rhodiola is thought to steady. Adults reporting ongoing stress improved on fatigue and exhaustion scores over four weeks, at doses close to the 500 mg here.
Endurance (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial): Rhodiola may blunt the perceived effort of hard exercise by easing stress-hormone spikes during exertion. Trials disagree on whether that translates into real gains, some finding a small increase in time to exhaustion and others finding nothing.

Read the literature: Mental fatigue on PubMed, Exhaustion on PubMed, Endurance on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

someone worn down by a demanding work stretch: 500 mg daily of standardized rhodiola is the dose range used in the trials on mental fatigue under heavy workloads.
people who want a lift without caffeine: rhodiola is activating but contains no caffeine, so it does not add to a daily coffee count or produce the same afternoon drop.
anyone that ashwagandha flattens: rhodiola works in the opposite direction, which is exactly why the label restricts it to earlier in the day.

Look elsewhere if

someone whose main problem is falling asleep: magnesium bisglycinate or an evening L-theanine dose suits that better, since rhodiola is stimulating enough that the label keeps it away from bedtime.
a shopper who wants the rosavin-standardized extract from the trials: look for a rhodiola that declares 3 percent rosavins alongside 1 percent salidrosides on its own panel.
anyone expecting a strength or muscle effect: creatine monohydrate at 3 to 5 g daily has far more consistent human data for physical performance than rhodiola does.

What to expect

Some people notice a small lift in focus within the first few hours, and acute-dose studies do show same-day effects. The fatigue trials measured over two to four weeks though, so give it the full 30 day bottle before deciding. If you feel wired or sleep badly, move the dose earlier in the day.

How it compares

Compared with a cup of coffee: the effect on fatigue builds over days and weeks instead of peaking in 45 minutes, and it does not push heart rate the way caffeine can. The tradeoff: coffee is cheaper, works today, and is unmistakable, while rhodiola is subtle enough that some people never notice it.
Compared with ashwagandha at 300 to 600 mg: this is the daytime option and carries none of ashwagandha's sedating edge. The tradeoff: ashwagandha has more consistent human evidence on stress markers and can be taken at night, which this cannot.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Roseroot (Rhodiola rosea) root extract, (standardized to contain 1% salidrosides)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Take 2 capsules 1 time per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Not to be taken immediately before bedtime.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: independent third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Sisu

How to take it

Take 2 capsules 1 time per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Not to be taken immediately before bedtime.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each vegetarian capsule contains

Roseroot (Rhodiola rosea) root extract: 250 mg
(standardized to contain 1% salidrosides)

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable). Capsule shell: Hypromellose.

Free from

Contains no dairy, corn, or soy. Suitable for a vegan diet.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with thyroid, sedative or immune medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Sisu - Rhodiola Stress

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.