TRADE NAME: Coleus Forskohlii
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TYPE OF SUPPLEMENT: Weight Loss
WHAT IT IS: Coleus Forskohlii is a perennial mint plant native to India. The root is used for medicinal purposes, which contains the chemical Forskolin.
HOW IT WORKS: Forskolin, the active ingredient in Coleus Forskohlii, activates the adenylate cyclase enzyme, increasing cAMP levels and a variety of other processes within about all of the cells in the body.
PRIMARY AFFECTS: Promotes weight loss, relieves depression, lowers blood pressure, treats cramping associated with Menstruation, muscles, and stomach problems, relieves allergies, increases lean body mass, treatment of asthma and glaucoma, anti-inflammatory and hypertension relief,
EFFECTIVE DOSAGE LEVEL: Standard dosage is about 50mg - 100mg of Coleus (containing around 15% Forskolin), 2 to 3 times a day.
SUPPLEMENT CONFLICTS: Should not be taken with anti-hypertensives (high blood pressure medication) and anticoagulants (blood thinners). Should not be taken by pregnant or breast-feeding women or by children.
SIDE EFFECTS: Some instances of tachycardia (rapid heart beat) and hypotension have been reported.
