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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Salidroside is a principal active compound found in Rhodiola rosea, a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Russia and Scandinavia for enhancing physical and mental performance. Modern scientific research has begun to elucidate its mechanisms and effects, especially in relation to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is centrally regulated by the hypothalamus. Several animal studies and a limited number of human trials suggest that salidroside may help modulate stress responses by influencing the HPA axis. Specifically, salidroside has been shown to reduce the levels of stress hormones (such as cortisol and ACTH) in rodents subjected to stress, likely via its antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. Additionally, some evidence indicates salidroside can protect hypothalamic neurons from oxidative damage and apoptosis under stressful conditions, potentially supporting hypothalamic function. However, while the results are promising, most studies are preclinical, and robust human clinical trials directly examining salidroside’s effects on the hypothalamus are limited. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some supportive evidence for using salidroside to support the hypothalamus and related stress-regulating systems, the strength of evidence is moderate and primarily based on animal and mechanistic research rather than large-scale human trials.

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