Andrew Huberman on Rhodiola Rosea
4 episodes · 6 references · 2023–2025
- Huberman actively takes Rhodiola rosea before high-intensity workouts and for late-day cognition, reporting significantly reduced perceived fatigue and improved endurance - Describes Rhodiola as an adaptogen that works through neurotransmitter systems to make effort feel less effortful, with noticeable effects on workout intensity and duration - No cautions, warnings, or reasons to avoid discussed; no mention of stopping or recommending against use
Consumption
- Started taking Rhodiola rosea approximately six months ago, specifically before high-intensity workouts - Also takes it later in the day to improve second-half cognition and mental performance - Reports completing full 60-minute intense weight training sessions with minimal fatigue after adding Rhodiola
Benefits
- Enables harder exertion without reaching the brink of fatigue during or after workouts - Functions as an adaptogen that modulates neurotransmitter systems to reduce perceived effort - Improves late-day cognition when taken in the second half of the day
Best Practices
- Typical dosage is 100-200 milligrams per serving, which aligns with most commercially available supplements - Huberman takes 100-200 mg approximately 10-20 minutes before a workout for performance benefits - Pre-workout timing is key; taken shortly before high-intensity training for acute fatigue reduction
“I started taking Rhodiola rosea about six months ago and it's a supplement that I take before high-intensity workouts.”
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“I've started taking it recently. I started taking it later in the day and it's really improved my late day second half of the day cognition.”
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“I've started taking Rhodiola before workouts and found that I could push much harder and longer. I can complete an entire 60-minute intense weight training session with minimal fatigue.”
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“When I take Rhodiola rosea I definitely notice that I can exert myself harder without feeling like I'm bringing myself to the brink of fatigue either during the exertion or afterwards.”
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“Things like Rhodiola have been described as adaptogens. They work through neurotransmitter systems to allow you to perceive effort as less effortful.”
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“The typical dosage of Rhodiola rosea that you'll find in most supplements is 100 to 200 milligrams. I typically will take 100 to 200 milligrams of Rhodiola rosea about 10 to 20 minutes before a workout.”
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