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Rhodiola Root 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LifeSeasons Essentials

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Rhodiola Root 600 mg is a dietary supplement by LifeSeasons Essentials with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, stress and coping (adaptogen), mental performance and focus.Based on those ingredients, 1,271 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rhodiola rosea. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: rhodiola rosea root at 600 mg per capsule. Rhodiola is an herb used in traditional medicine for fatigue and stress; it works through compounds that may affect blood pressure, blood sugar, and how your liver processes certain medications.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, and rice bran — which are fillers and binders that help form and preserve the capsule.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Rhodiola's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Stress, energy, and mental performance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Fatigue, Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Athletic performance, Mental clarity — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Rhodiola is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Rhodiola is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Depression, Fatigue, and more.

The evidence for rhodiola's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. The facts list six uses — altitude sickness, generalized anxiety disorder, arrhythmia, athletic performance, and bladder cancer — but for all of them, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether rhodiola actually works.

If you're considering this for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the research really shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rhodiola

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Rhodiola seems to be well tolerated for short-term use, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects are dizziness and changes in saliva production — either dry mouth or excessive salivation.

During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data, so it's best avoided. The same goes for breastfeeding — the safety information simply isn't there.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rhodiola

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Rhodiola.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,272 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, double-check your medications against these types: blood pressure drugs (antihypertensives) — a Moderate risk that rhodiola could lower your pressure too much — and drugs metabolized by CYP2C9, including losartan (Cozaar). Also watch for diabetes medications, immune-suppressing drugs, and medications processed by P-glycoprotein, CYP1A2, and CYP3A4.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Rhodiola may be worth considering if you're exploring herbal options for fatigue or stress, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't clear. The bigger picture: it interacts with blood pressure medications and several drug-processing pathways, affecting over 1,200 individual medications.

If you take any prescriptions — especially for blood pressure, blood sugar, or immune suppression — check them against this product first. Your pharmacist can help you weigh the risks.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Rhodiola Root 600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand LifeSeasons Essentials
Barcode (UPC) 810034441539
Net contents 60 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 310523
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
810034441539
IngredientAmount% DV
Rhodiola rosea600 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Rice Bran

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 2 capsules daily, with or without food.

Precautions

Caution: Use only as directed.

If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or under medical supervision for any condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Not intended for children. Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper evident. Do not use if printed safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

No milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soy, colors, flavors, preservatives, or magnesium stearate.

Rhodiola supports: Stress control Emotional balance Physical energy/endurance Mental function

Supports healthy energy, endurance & stress control

Vegetarian.

Gluten-Free.

Made in USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2022

Formula

About Rhodiola Rosea Rhodiola rosea is popular therapeutic herb. Its roots contain potent compounds with adaptogenic properties and health benefits.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Rhodiola rosea

Interacts with
1,271 drugs
600 mg per serving

Rhodiola is an herb traditionally used to fight fatigue and help the body cope with stress. Some small studies suggest it may modestly reduce fatigue...

Rhodiola rosea monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Rice Bran. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials Drug Interactions

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1,271Drugs
624 Moderate 647 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rhodiola Root 600 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Rhodiola rosea10 drug types · 1,271 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In vitro and animal research shows that rhodiola extract can decrease blood glucose due to alpha-glucosidase activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro and animal research shows that rhodiola extract inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and might lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP2C9. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. Also, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days reduces the metabolism of losartan, a CYP2C9 substrate, by 21% after 4 hours.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro and animal research show that rhodiola has immunostimulatory effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Losartan (Cozaar)

Rhodiola might increase the levels and adverse effects of losartan.
A clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days reduces the metabolism of losartan, a CYP2C9 substrate, by 21% after 4 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits P-glycoprotein. Theoretically, using rhodiola with P-glycoprotein substrates might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidepressant Drugs

Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with antidepressants.
A review of adverse event reports in Poland identified cases of tachyarrhythmias, myalgia, arthralgia, gum pain, restless leg syndrome, swallowing disorders, and changes in consciousness when rhodiola was taken in combination with paroxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and/or duloxetine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
A review of adverse event reports in Poland identified cases of excessive sedation, myoclonus, hypotension, and hallucinations when rhodiola was taken with haloperidol, diazepam, or alprazolam.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP1A2. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. However, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days does not inhibit the metabolism of caffeine, a CYP1A2 substrate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP3A4. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. However, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days does not inhibit the metabolism of midazolam, a CYP3A4 substrate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rhodiola Root 600 mg, from the product label.

LifeSeasons Essentials

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Name
LifeSeasons
City
Kaysville
State
UT
ZipCode
84037
Phone Number
(877) 455-2826
Web Address
lifeseasons.com
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Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials: Common Questions

Does Rhodiola Root 600 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rhodiola Root 600 mg has a known interaction with 1,271 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rhodiola Root 600 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
No, there isn't enough safety data. It's best avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No, there isn't enough safety data. It's best avoided while breastfeeding. If you're nursing, ask your pharmacist or doctor before starting this.
What side effects might I get?
The most common are dizziness and changes in saliva — either dry mouth or too much saliva. Rhodiola appears well tolerated overall, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied.
Does this actually work for stress or fatigue?
The evidence we have is insufficient to say whether it works. Our data shows no reliable evidence rating for rhodiola's effectiveness for these or any of the other uses listed. You might want to ask your doctor what the research really shows.
Why does this interact with so many medications?
Rhodiola affects how your liver processes drugs — it can slow down the breakdown of several types of medications — and it may lower blood pressure and blood sugar on its own. That's why it touches so many drug types across different medication classes.

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The Full Monographs Behind Rhodiola Root 600 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Rhodiola Root 600 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Rhodiola 13 references
  1. Kim SH, Hyun SH, Choung SY. Antioxidative effects of Cinnamomi cassiae and Rhodiola rosea extracts in liver of diabetic mice. Biofactors 2006;26:209-19.
  2. Kwon YI, Jang HD, Shetty K. Evaluation of Rhodiola crenulata and Rhodiola rosea for management of type II diabetes and hypertension. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:425-32.
  3. Bystritsky A, Kerwin L, Feusner JD. A pilot study of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodax) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:175-80.
  4. Shevtsov VA, Zholus BI, Shervarly VI, et al. A randomized trial of two different doses of a SHR-5 Rhodiola rosea extract versus placebo and control of capacity for mental work. Phytomedicine 2003;10:95-105. PubMed
  5. Apostolidis E, Kwon YI, Shetty K. Potential of cranberry-based herbal synergies for diabetes and hypertension management. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:433-41.
  6. Hellum BH, Tosse A, Hoybakk K, et al. Potent in vitro inhibition of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein by Rhodiola rosea. Planta Med 2010;76:331-8.
  7. Skopriska-Rozewska E, Wojcik R, Siwicki AK, et al. The effect of Rhodiola quadrifida extracts on cellular immunity in mice and rats. Pol J Vet Sci 2008;11:105-11.
  8. Mishra KP, Chanda S, Shukla K, Ganju L. Adjuvant effect of aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricate rhizome on the immune responses to tetanus toxoid and ovalbumin in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2010;32:141-6.
  9. Li HX, Sze SC, Tong Y, Ng TB. Production of Th1- and Th2-dependent cytokines induced by the Chinese medicine herb, Rhodiola algida, on human peripheral blood monocytes. J Ethnopharmacol 2009;123:257-66. PubMed
  10. Mishra KP, Ganju L, Chanda S, et al. Aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricate rhizome stimulates Toll-like receptor 4, granzyme-B and Th1 cytokines in vitro. Immunobiology 2009;214:27-31.
  11. Thu OK, Nilsen OG, Hellum B. In vitro inhibition of cytochrome P-450 activities and quantification of constituents in a selection of commercial Rhodiola rosea products. Pharm Bio. 2016 Dec;54(12):3249-3256.
  12. Thu OK, Spigset O, Nilsen OG, Hellum B. Effect of commercial Rhodiola rosea on CYP enzyme activity in humans. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2016 Mar;72(3):295-300. PubMed
  13. Woron J, Siwek M. Unwanted effects of psychotropic drug interactions with medicinal products and diet supplements containing plant extracts. Psychiatr Pol 2018;52(6):983-96. PubMed

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