Posted by Ron Hill on December 13, 2003, at 14:57:34
In reply to Re: Motivation problems and alternative meds, posted by btnd on December 10, 2003, at 23:17:41
Brad (bntd)
> What about Rhodiola Rosea?
Your post caused me to become curious, so I took 205 mg of Rhodiola Rosea three days ago and again today. As I stated previously, when I took Rhodiola Rosea a few months ago it caused irritability. This time, however, it seems to provide a moderate boost in motivation and energy without any noticeable irritability (so far).
Why the different response this time, I ask myself? I wonder if it is because this time around I am taking 400 mg/day of l-theanine which releases GABA and lowers cortisol. Who knows? And the improvement in motivation and energy might not last, but I just wanted to pass on my anecdotal experience to you and say thanks for mentioning Rhodiola Rosea, and thereby, prompting me to re-try it.
-- Ron
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