A sustainable extract of Rhodiola rosea
Gnosis by Lesaffre is excited to announce a groundbreaking milestone for LANDKIND® Pure Salidroside, a sustainable ingredient for dietary supplements, as its first clinical study is now published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
This landmark study demonstrates the benefits of LANDKIND® Pure Salidroside, a fermentation-derived innovation, for:
- Enhancing sports performance
- Protecting muscles from exercise-induced damage
- Supporting mood stability during intense physical activity
- Supports stress management
Salidroside is the key bioactive compound of Rhodiola rosea, valued for its adaptogenic properties and long history in traditional medicine. A member of the Crassulaceae family, Rhodiola rosea is also known as golden root. However, sourcing the plant comes with sustainability challenges due to overharvesting, which depletes the plants and impacts wild fauna. This overharvesting has led to Rhodiola being listed as an endangered species by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). LANDKIND® Pure Salidroside is created through a proprietary fermentation process, offering a pure, consistent, and sustainable supply of this valuable bioactive without depleting natural resources.
“Through fermentation, we deliver only the best of Rhodiola—without the variability and contaminants that can come with plant sourcing, including heavy metals, pesticides, and residual solvents,” explains José Luis Pinedo Rivera, Product Manager at Gnosis.
Groundbreaking study highlights
The double-blind study, conducted on 50 healthy young adults, revealed that salidroside supplementation:
- Improved cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance, improving exercise performance.
- Reduced muscle damage and enhanced recovery following resistance exercise, including exercise-induced muscle damage.
- Supported stable mood state compared to placebo participants who experienced fatigue and mood disturbances.
- Supported mental performance under fatigue.
A new era for sports performance
LANDKIND® Pure Salidroside offers strong versatility for sports nutrition formulations:
- Low dose requirements, delivering an amount of salidroside equivalent to that found in 6,000 mg of Rhodiola rosea (typically containing 1% naturally occurring salidroside); recommended dosages for rhodiola products vary depending on extract standardization.
- Ease to formulate into energy products, including capsules and functional foods, without the bulk or taste challenges of large Rhodiola doses.
This format is also well suited to sports nutrition and other dietary supplements.
Deep dive into salidroside health benefits
Salidroside is among the active compounds studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective health benefits. It is believed to help the body adapt to stressors by supporting the stress response, with possible value for stress management, anxiety, mental focus, and oxidative stress. While present in low concentrations in the plant, Gnosis’ innovative fermentation process allows it to obtain 98% pure and consistent Salidroside for nutraceutical and sports nutrition purposes.
Research into Rhodiola rosea supplementation and pure salidroside (rhodiola extract) suggests promising potential for sports nutrition. However, clinical efficacy for its use across several health conditions still needs further study.
Note: Consumers should consult a healthcare professional or medical professional before use, especially if taking medication, as side effects may vary.
