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Source of validity: Scientific
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Rosavins are a group of compounds found primarily in the plant Rhodiola rosea, an adaptogenic herb traditionally used in Eurasian herbal medicine. Rosavins are believed to be among the main active constituents responsible for Rhodiola’s effects. The “glandular system” typically refers to the endocrine system, which includes glands like the adrenal glands, thyroid, and pituitary, responsible for hormone production and regulation.

Scientific studies—primarily in vitro, animal models, and limited human trials—suggest that Rhodiola rosea extracts (standardized to rosavins) may modulate stress response and help support adrenal gland function by influencing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. For example, several small clinical trials have shown Rhodiola supplementation may reduce fatigue and improve stress resilience, possibly by normalizing cortisol levels. However, most studies use whole plant extracts standardized for rosavins and salidroside, not isolated rosavins, so it is not certain if rosavins alone are responsible for the effects.

While there is a moderate level of scientific evidence suggesting that Rhodiola extracts (containing rosavins) support stress adaptation and, by extension, adrenal gland health, the evidence is not robust or specific enough to attribute these benefits solely to rosavins or to claim broad support for the entire glandular system. More rigorous, large-scale human studies would be needed to confirm efficacy and clarify mechanisms.

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