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Supplement ReviewsColeus Forskohlii (Forskolin)
Although not a stimulant ingredient, it is showing up in many
thermogenic weight loss formulas. Coleus Forshohlii (active
ingredient Forskolin) is a "power" herb which increases the amount
of cyclic AMP (adenosine monophosphate) in cells by activating an
enzyme called adenylate cyclase. Why is it important to increase
cAMP levels? Well, there are several benefits of this to athletes
including relaxation of the arteries and smooth muscles, lowering
blood pressure, enhanced insulin secretion (which can help drive
carbohydrates and protein into muscle cells for energy and
recovery), increased thyroid hormone function (which can help
enhance metabolic rate), and significantly increase lipolysis (fat
burning). Forskolin also seems to benefit other cellular enzymes as
well. Forskolin has been
shown to not only enhance lipolysis but it may also inhibit fat
storage from occurring. It is actually patented under US patent
5,804,596 by the Sabinsa corporation for stimulating lean body mass
(the more lean muscle mass you have, the more calories you will burn
at rest, hence more fat loss!). A good dose is 100 mg coleus
forskohlii standardized to 20% forskolin. Taking 25-60 mg of
forskolin daily in divided doses may be beneficial.
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