High oxidative stress levels have been linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammatory diseases, cataracts, and neurodegenerative disorders (Zakeri et al., 2021)
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Another review notes that a number of studies have found that rhodiola has an anti-fatigue effect and improves mental performance, particularly concentration
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