Forskolin

Forskolin is an herbal supplement made from the Coleus Forskohlii plant. You probably have seen them before, as they have beautiful velvety colored leaves, many of which are variegated and is a member of the mint family.

There are many potential health benefits of the coleus forsklohlii plant, but forskolin is known to be the most beneficial part of the plant. Two controlled trials, according to NYU Langone Medical Center, have found forskolin to be potentially beneficial for the treatment of asthma. The studies showed that forskolin works as a stabilizer for cells that release histamine. It also relaxed smooth muscle tissue.

Coleus forskohlii also may aid weight loss. A concentrated forskolin extract has been shown to burn fat. 




I personally have been introduced to it by my naturopathic doctor, who wanted me to take it for my adrenal fatigue and hormone balancing, more energy, and the possibility that it might help support my thyroid. I have not been able to find any research online about it being used for this, but he is a medical doctor, and also makes his own herbal tinctures, so I am guessing he knows what he is talking about.

Many Benefits to Coleus Forskohlii

I first heard of the herb Coleus Forskohlii from my naturopathic medical doctor who diagnosed me with stage 3 adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism.

It was one of the herbs he started me on to help me heal. He said it would help support the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (in the endocrine system). A lot of research that I have read online say that it has other benefits -- weight loss (metabolism booster), eye health and hypertension benefits (high blood pressure). I did not use it for any of those ailments.

I ran out of the supplements prescribed to me by my doctor and so I was pretty ecstatic that I was able to test out this brand of Coleus Forskohlii.



This brand by Natural Lane is definitely something that I recommend to others looking for a natural support for thyroid and adrenals.



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