Adaptogen
Eleuthero
SaveAlso called Siberian ginseng, this root is used for stress adaptation, stamina, and resilience under fatigue.
Quick verdict
A classic fatigue-oriented adaptogen with some support for resilience, though it is subtler than its old sports-marketing reputation suggests.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
Eleuthero has traditional and Soviet-era research support for endurance and stress adaptation, but modern large randomized trials are limited.
Benefits
- May improve fatigue resistance
- Useful during periods of high workload or stress
- Fits the classic adaptogen-resilience model well
Dosage notes
Typical use ranges from 300-1200 mg/day of extract depending on eleutheroside content.
Side effects
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Palpitations in sensitive users
Who should be cautious
Can feel stimulating in some users and may not suit uncontrolled hypertension or acute insomnia.
What this page cannot tell you
Traditional use is long, but modern randomized evidence is thinner than the reputation suggests.
Leaderboard scores
- Energy35
- Stress30
- Recovery25
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