Magnesium vs Rhodiola

for stress

Stronger evidence: tie

Stronger effect: Magnesium

Safety: Rhodiola has the more serious interaction profile (minor vs uncertain).

For stress, the two are evidence-matched; the difference is in effect and safety.

grade C low certainty

may modestly reduce subjective anxiety/stress, esp. in deficiency

200–400 mg, adults

grade C low certainty

preliminary stress/burnout benefit; low-quality evidence

sources: PMID:20000101 · PMID:00000032