Rhodiola Rosea Extract

Body fat gets stored in adipose tissue. Once fat is stored in this tissue, it is hard to get rid of. That’s why some people just can’t seem to get rid of certain fatty spots, including “love handles” or a fatty “tire” around the abdomen. The body does possess an enzyme called hormone-sensitive lipase that is capable of breaking down fat stored in adipose tissue. But this enzyme is not especially active. This is where rhodiola rosea comes in. Extracts of rhodiola rosea have the capacity to activate hormone-sensitive lipase, thus increasing the breakdown of fat stored in adipose tissue. (20) Some writers refer to it as “a miracle cure for weight loss and depression.” (20.A) Rhodiola offers comprehensive treatment of stress symptoms and can prevent chronic stress and stress-related complications. (20.B)