Home > Rhodiola / Arctic Root / Golden Root > Rhodiola / Arctic Root - The treatment of stress > Available Rhodiola Supplements All chronically immune compromised persons, from whatever cause, are adversely affected by prolonged periods of stress. Stress overworks the adrenal glands and leads to fatigue and even exhaustion. Stress has been linked to insomnia, elevated IL-6 and a shift in the cytokine profile from TH1 to TH2 type cytokines. In the past several years, HIV+ readers who report lifestyle changes that have reduced stress have also often reported increases in their CD4 counts. Arctic root called Rhodiola Rosea, has been used in India, China and Russia for centuries. A new book on this herb called an “adaptagen” has been published by Kensington books (www.kensingtonbooks.com). It is written by Carl Germano RD, CNS, LDN and Zakir Ramazanov Ph.D. The 170 page paperback book contains 14 pages of published scientific references on its unique and beneficial health properties. Folk legend in Siberia is that whoever drinks Rhodiola Rosea tea daily will live to be 100. In their book, Germano and Ramazanov report that Mongolian doctors have prescribed Rhodiola Rosea in the treatment of tuberculosis and cancer and that the species contains several phytochemicals including phenylpropanoids, proanthocyandiins, flavinoids, rosin, rhodiolin, salidroside, p-tyrosol and its most active ingredient called “rosavin.” Several controlled studies have found no toxicities with the use of this herb. Studies have found that Rhodiola Rosea increases Serotonin and Dopamine levels and reduces cortisol and glucocorticoid levels in persons under stress or normalizes their values. Arctic root also is anti-mutagenic and significantly reduces cancer incidence in animals on cancer-producing diets. Rhodiola Rosea also repairs the DNA in damaged cells, even in the bone marrow. It reduces stress on the heart and normalizes irregular heart beat (arrhythmias). It increases ATP production in all cells. It increases the sex drive. It is a powerful antioxidant and protects against lipid peroxidation. In athletes, it increases endurance and performance and increases the muscle to fat ratio. It improves memory and mental function. In diabetics, it stimulates the production of more insulin. It protects the liver against toxins. The authors of the book say the herb is contraindicated (not recommended) for persons in these states: nervous excitability, fever or high blood pressure. Rhodiola Rosea has reportedly benefited persons with the following conditions: 1. Stress 2. Depression 3. Parkinsons 4. Alzheimers 5. Poor memory and mental function 6. Liver toxicity 7. Low energy 8. Low immunity 9. Cancer 10. Elevated cortisol and low dopamine levels. Avaialable Products: For More Info On Products Click On Item Descriptions.