title: Extract of Rhodiola rosea radix reduces the level of C-reactive protein and creatinine kinase in the blood.
abstract: The effects of extracts of Rhodiola rosea radix on blood levels of inflammatory C-reactive protein and creatinine kinase were studied in healthy untrained volunteers before and after exhausting exercise. Rhodiola rosea extract exhibited an antiinflammatory effect and protected muscle tissue during exercise.
authors.affiliation: Center of Modern Medicine, Ministry of Defense Industry of Russian Federation. info@abidov.ru
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abidov
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Grachev
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Seifulla
authors.forename: T N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Ziegenfuss
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000187:drug effects*; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000187:drug effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000737:chemistry*; D029771:Rhodiola / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts; D002097:C-Reactive Protein; D003402:Creatine Kinase