2015-11-07 15:30:28
Rhodiola rosea is a medicinal plant with adaptogenic properties. This study measured the antiviral and antibacterial properties of the bioactive metabolites of Rhiodola in the serum of marathon runners [1]. Marathon runners ingested 600mg day of rhodiola or placebo for 30 days prior to and 7 days post-marathon. Blood samples were collected the day before, 15 min post and 1.5 h post marathon. The use of rhiodola induced antiviral activity at early times post-infection by delaying an exercise-dependent increase in virus replication. The results indicate that bioactive compounds in the serum of subjects ingesting rhodiola rosea may exert protective effects against virus replication following intense and prolonged exercise by inducing antiviral activity.
References
- Ahmed M, et al. Rhodiola rosea Exerts Antiviral Activity in Athletes Following a Competitive Marathon Race. Front Nutr. 2015;2:24.