Coleus Forskolii Extract
Coleus Forskolii Extract is a herbal supplement extracted from the plant Coleus forskohlii, which has been used for centuries in various forms of natural medicine. It has been used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), asthma, allergies, and many other conditions.
Forskolin, the active ingredient in Coleus Forskolii Extract, has been shown to increase fat metabolism and reduce fat accumulation in both animals and humans. A study done in India found that Coleus forskohlii extract effectively reduced blood pressure in more than 75% of the patients tested.
Another study showed that taking 25 mg of Coleus Forskolii Extract daily for 12 weeks significantly increased lean body mass compared to baseline with no side effects reported. In one clinical trial on 30 overweight and obese people, Coleus forskohlii (together with a low-calorie diet) reduced weight gain, insulin resistance, and blood cholesterol (by increasing HDL). However, more clinical trials on larger populations are required to confirm these findings.
The recommended dosage of Coleus Forskolii Extract varies depending on the specific product and its concentration. Some potential side effects of Coleus Forskolii Extract include liver toxicity in mice, especially when combined with diets rich in fat. However, more research is needed to determine the safety of this supplement in humans.
Sources:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4663611/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26593941/
- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02143349
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2129145/
- https://supplements.selfdecode.com/blog/health-benefits-of-forskolin/
- https://draxe.com/nutrition/forskolin/
