Rhodiola vs Vitamin D

for mood

Stronger evidence: Vitamin D

Stronger effect: Vitamin D

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

For mood, Vitamin D has the stronger evidence grade.

studied, no effect moderate certainty

Not recommended for mood disorders

grade C low certainty

small mood benefit, mostly in people who are deficient

sources: PMID:35311615 · PMID:00000005