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Is Forskolin Taken Orally Effective For Weight Loss?

Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015

Question: Is it effective, and safe, to take Forskolin by mouth for weight loss. I am 71 years old, and have no life threatening diseases that I know of. Blood pressure usually ~117 over 70. I take 600 mg. Neurontin 3x day. Am 5 ft. 4" with a small frame and weigh ~147#. Would like to take about 20 # off, since my knees are not doing well with my weight.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Forskolin has obesity reduction potential

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Forskolin has been shown in small clinical studies to be potentially useful in obesity reduction and asthma prevention.

However, it can lower the blood pressure quiet a bit in some individuals. It also raises the risk for gastritis/ulceration, diabetes and hemorrhage especially if a person has a history of previous bleed or is on anticoagulants. I would recommend a trial of 2 months for diet change and exercise to continue as that is the safest alternative. If that doesnt pay off then you can opt for forskolin in consultation with your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar