Rhodiola rosea is commonly used to reduce physical and perceived fatigue, with some early evidence suggesting it may also support memory and cognition. It’s often taken strategically rather than as a blanket cortisol-lowering supplement, since it appears to act more like a stress-response modulator and may be better suited for later-day use or fatigue-heavy periods than right before hard training.
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“These include things like ashwagandha, apigenin, which we'll discuss, things like phosphatidylserine, even rhodiola.”
Andrew Huberman · How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout · Aug 4, 2025 · 1:44:38 · YouTube ↗