What it is
Coleus forskohlii grows in India, Nepal and Thailand and has a long history in Ayurvedic tradition. Its root contains forskolin, a compound that has drawn research interest for metabolism.
The research
In a 2005 study in Obesity Research, overweight and obese men took forskolin for 12 weeks; researchers reported favorable changes in body composition compared with placebo. The NIH ODS reviews Coleus forskohlii and notes the evidence is limited, which is why it works best as part of a team.
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Coleus sits with African mango, cayenne and green tea in the metabolism side of the formula, while chromium, gymnema and ginseng handle blood sugar support. See African mango and belly fat and insulin.
Safety
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FAQ
What is Coleus forskohlii?
A mint-family plant whose root contains forskolin.
Does forskolin burn fat?
One study found changes in body composition in men; NIH ODS says evidence is limited.
Where is it on the label?
Ninth in the herbal blend.
Sources
- PubMed: Godard MP. Body composition and hormonal adaptations with forskolin in overweight and obese men. Obes Res 2005
- NIH ODS: Dietary supplements for weight loss (African mango, green tea, guarana, raspberry ketone, Coleus forskohlii, capsaicin, carnitine)
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