Weight Management
Forskolin
Also known as: Coleus forskohlii, Forslean
C
Evidence
Coleus forskohlii extract that increases cAMP. May support fat loss and testosterone.
Primary uses
- Fat loss
- Testosterone
- cAMP increase
How it works
- Increases cyclic AMP
- Activates hormone-sensitive lipase
- May increase testosterone
Dosage
- Typical range
- 250mg of 10% extract (25mg forskolin) 2x daily
- Timing
- With meals
- With food
- Yes
- Duration
- 12 weeks studied
- Special populations
- Fat loss, body composition
Forms
- Capsule
Safety
Common side effects
- GI upset
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
Contraindications
- Low blood pressure
- Bleeding disorders
Evidence notes
Limited but promising evidence
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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