Coleus Forskohlii

Before we look into the supplement’s mechanism of action and benefits it’s necessary to mention that a standard extract of coleus forskohlii herb contains 10 – 18 percent of the active ingredient forskohlii. We would suggest buying the coleus forskohlii supplement after verifying the components in it.

Although coleus forskohlii isn’t approved by the USFDA, the Natural Medicines Database supports the use of this supplement for various conditions.

It’s believed thatcoleus forskohlii helps increase the production of cAMP in the cells. By doing so, the herb extract improves memory function, enhances mood, and increases energy.

Coleus forskohlii isn’t a new find; it’s been used for thousands of years in traditional medicines. Long-term use of coleus forskohlii is absolutely safe. Ask an expert for the right dosage before adding coleus forskohlii to a nootropic stack.

The coleus forskohlii extract supplement can be taken in the form of eye drops, inhaler, intravenously, or orally. It’s widely used in the form of capsules. Consult a doctor or an expert before increasing the dose or switching to a supplement with a higher concentration of forskohlii.

Coleus forskohlii and Artichoke: This minty supplement is a prominent member in the Chemically Induced Long-term Potentiation Stack (CILTEP Stack). Along with artichoke, coleus forskohlii is added in the stack to boost cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). These two natural nootropic supplements are combined to put a stop to excessive break down of cAMP.

Increased levels of cAMP are very beneficial for memory and learning. The supplement helps retain new information and it’s quite effective in facilitating the recall of stored information.

The coleus forskohlii supplement gives a boost to mental fluidity. Apart from memory, the nootropic helps improve reasoning, learning, and other mentally demanding tasks.

Studies show that coleus forskohlii is very effective in decreasing body fat. A study was carried out with 30 obese or overweight participants. Compared to the placebo group, the participants who took coleus forskohlii supplement showed increased bone mass, increased lean body mass, and a significant reduction in body fat.

Coleus forskohlii Interactions: Coleus forskohlii supplement is generally safe with no or very few adverse effects. However, the natural herb interacts with other supplements and medicines. Some of the interactions of coleus forskohlii are as follows:

• Calcium channel blockers like diltiazem, verapamil, and nifedipine
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin and isosorbide
• Antiplatelet and anticoagulant medicines such as anagrelide, cilostazol, and warfarin
• Antihypertensive medicines that include furosemide, captopril, and valsartan
• Natural and synthetic supplements with hypotensive, anticoagulant, and antiplatelet effects such as stinging nettle and theanine

Dosage: 100 – 500 mg per day