Coleus forskohlii: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 7 human studies of coleus forskohlii we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Coleus forskohlii benefits, by goal: what the studies show
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| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and Metabolism for Women | Improved in studies 7 studies, 3 showed an improvement, 1 found none | 7 | 50 mg |
Coleus forskohlii supplements, ranked by the human studies
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Coleus forskohlii dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 50 to 500 mg a day.
Biohacker panel
Members OnlyWhat our 10 biohackers say about coleus forskohlii
Ben Greenfield, 19 Nov 2016: Ben Greenfield uses coleus, among other nootropics, to enhance his brain function before recording podcasts. Source
Questions people ask
Members OnlyAnswered from the figures on this page
What is coleus forskohlii good for?
By the human studies we graded, coleus forskohlii shows an improvement for weight and metabolism for women.
Coleus forskohlii for weight and metabolism for women: what do the studies show?
In the human studies of coleus forskohlii we graded for weight and metabolism for women: 7 studies, 3 showed an improvement, 1 found none. The dose that worked: 50 mg a day.
How much coleus forskohlii per day?
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement used 50 to 500 mg a day.
When should I take coleus forskohlii?
The label of the one coleus forskohlii product we graded says to take it split into two or more doses a day.
Can I take coleus forskohlii with my meds?
Some supplements can change how meds work or are absorbed. Members have every product checked against the meds in their Health Profile before it joins their protocol.
Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →
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