Forskolin

[zeryphex]

I searched for "forskolin" on the forum website but found nothing, so I'm going to make a new thread.

I stumbled across forskolin and started reading about it. It's supposed to increase cAMP levels throughout the body.

Here are a few websites to give you a briefing:
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I'm personally really interested in the "supposed" lipolysis effect of forskolin, but I'm looking around the web for other perspectives and other points of view before I go full force on this herbal extract.

I asked a question regarding hyperthyroidism on Yahoo! Answers, and a "supposed" nurse answered that increased thyroid production and release would not lead to hyperthyroidism as long as one's thyroid is in normal condition.

I just want the doctor's opinion on this. Is an increase in cAMP levels safe for the body?

Thanks, in advance, to anyone and to the doctor for any sort of feedback. Maybe we can discuss this herbal extract together. It seems people are taking this since there are many products already out for sale, but it doesn't seem as mainstream of a weight loss product as ephedrine, caffeine, or yohimbe (and I know those have undesirable side effects which makes me more interested in forskolin's side effects).

[rita.jones56]

From everything I've read, as long as your thyroid is functioning normally, you should have no problems with an increase in cAMP levels. But definitely check with your doctor or a medical expert first.

[helly21]

Well, Forskolin is a name brand of a Coleus Forskohlii extract, which is an herb (not a hormone, sorry) that is good for Thyroid health. You shouldn't feel any effects from it from only the first dose... if you did, it was either psychosomatic or it was an allergic reaction. If you keep getting the reaction (and it's bothersome at all), you'll probably want to stop taking it.

As far as DHEA, that is a hormone that is a precursor to both Estrogen and Testosterone, which means your body will convert DHEA into whichever of those your body needs more.:wink:

I've never heard of either one directly impacting an autoimmune disease, but if you've read that it will, you can certainly try. Good luck!:wink:

[nichole]

I've heard that this product is a potential cure for glaucoma, allergies. hypothyroidism and asthma. And I've heard that its a good fat burner? I doubt it. I am not using any of this.

[Gatick]

Forskolin is a perennial herb that is used as a natural health supplement. This herb is used in Ayurvedic medicine under the pashanabhedi name. The herb has been used to treat heart and lung diseases, insomnia and asthma.Forskolin is an extract of an Ayurvedic herb that resensitizes cell receptors by activating the enzyme adenylcyclase and increasing the levels of cyclic AMP in cells.:mad:

[Rekar]

Forskolin are commonly and commercially obtained from the roots of the Indian Coleus plant.The extraction process yields a viscous and dark brown essential oil,which is also used in other applications like skin care and aromatherapy due to its antibacterial properties and delicate aroma.:rolleyes:

[Pamil]

Forskolin is the main active ingredient in the Ayurvedic herb Coleus forskohlii.Forskolin may be helpful to control the underlying cause of glaucoma.The sometimes successful use of forskolin to reduce intraocular pressure may be due to its unique ability to stimulate adenylate cyclase activity and increase cyclic adenosine monophosphate which regulates and activates critical enzymes required for the cellular energy required to move fluid out of the eye.:mad: