Rhodiola dosing

[chedapalooza]

To the OP, assuming you have gotten your diet in check and gotten to an adequate cal intake, I would try AX's Lean Fx if you want to try and lower cortisol levels. I have used Rhodiola, I take it for the calming effects, but like others have said, it doesnt do anything to lower cortisol levels

Please re-read the thread before making a brash suggestion. Lowering cortisol is the last thing OP wants to do. Also, this is the science section.

Yea I know that's not what I need to do.

I am feeling great I've been eating very well and increased quality calories.. Feel like a million bucks honestly. Added in HMB to the rhodiola as well. Feeling and looking very great.

Possible that erase could have been lowering my cort too much? I am not sure if it works on that at all or just estrogen. I stopped using it about 5 days ago and have actually leaned out and dropped water..... I was using 3 caps a day for 8 weeks.

 

[mr.cooper69]

Its the last thing he wants to do when on a low carb low fat diet...correct. Once his diet is in check, what would the problem be with lowering Cortisol levels??

He's chronically overtained. Unless you're giving advice that he should follow 6-12 months from now, hold off on the AX plugging (especially in the science section)

 

[gymratluke]

He's chronically overtained. Unless you're giving advice that he should follow 6-12 months from now, hold off on the AX plugging (especially in the science section)

Copy that! I got nothing but respect for you after reading many of your posts, so I will listen to what you say! Can you help me out by explaining what would be the harm in using a cort blocker when severely over trained? I understand why he wouldnt want to take one while on a high protein low carb/fat diet, but once diets in check, and his training is on par, what would the harm keeping his catabolic hormones in check? Im always eager to learn =)

 

[gymratluke]

Copy that! I got nothing but respect for you after reading many of your posts, so I will listen to what you say! Can you help me out by explaining what would be the harm in using a cort blocker when severely over trained? I understand why he wouldnt want to take one while on a high protein low carb/fat diet, but once diets in check, and his training is on par, what would the harm keeping his catabolic hormones in check? Im always eager to learn =)

The reason I am truly asking...I am 2 weeks from US Nationals, Im dieting hard(high fat/Low Carb) and I work a physical job(landscaping) and I have to throw 5 days a week on top of lifting 4 days a week, with cardio after each lifting session, so I know I am severely overtrained at the moment, but I am using my LeanFx as usual, and if I should be cutting this out, I def will do. I still have to lose another 6lbs in 13 days in order to be safe to make weight. Any advice is much appreciate

 

[mr.cooper69]

Copy that! I got nothing but respect for you after reading many of your posts, so I will listen to what you say! Can you help me out by explaining what would be the harm in using a cort blocker when severely over trained? I understand why he wouldnt want to take one while on a high protein low carb/fat diet, but once diets in check, and his training is on par, what would the harm keeping his catabolic hormones in check? Im always eager to learn =)

During a state of overtraining, cortisol is elevated beyond normal range as a compensatory response to the negative metabolic adaptations that are taking place (increased ROS, lack of ATP substrates). Cortisol digs into the body's stored energy (fat/protein) to release adequate glucose to preserve brain function during this time of increased stress. Cortisol is thus known as the "stress" hormone, and the body produces it for good reason: to cope with stress. Thus, there is a difference between optimizing cortisol (i.e. prevent it from spiking for trivial matters like an exam score) versus reducing cortisol in a time of actual need.

For your goals, cortisol control isn't necessarily a bad idea. It's not healthy, but people sacrifice a little health to compete in bodybuilding competitions anyway.

 

[gymratluke]

I gotcha! Thanks for the info!

Im not a bodybuilder any more tho, Im a Highland Games Heavy Events Athlete, so basically a cross between Strongman/ Throwing Decathlete

 

[chedapalooza]

Serving Size: 1 Vcap® Servings Per Container: 60 Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea ) Extract (Root) (Standardized to min. 3% Total Rosavins and min. 1% Salidrosides) 500 mg * * Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.


Is that too high a dose for chronic administration?

I'm currently using

One cap twice a day.

But for economic purposes I want to order some rhodiola on a Labor Day sale... Thx

 

[RecompMan]

Serving Size: 1 Vcap® Servings Per Container: 60 Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea ) Extract (Root) (Standardized to min. 3% Total Rosavins and min. 1% Salidrosides) 500 mg * * Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.

Is that too high a dose for chronic administration?

I'm currently using

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One cap twice a day.

But for economic purposes I want to order some rhodiola on a Labor Day sale... Thx

For chronic use I'd do 1 cap a day

I'd dose it pre workout about 45 min priot