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Obesity is a serious concern for a lot of individuals today. In fact, it is a serious health concern for different countries. There is even a possibility according to studies that 1 in every 3 adults are considered overweight. In addition to this, it is also becoming a concern for children.
There are many weight loss solutions being peddled on the market today. There are workouts and there are weight loss supplements that are trying to gain the consciousness of consumers. However, it seems that a lot of these products either has serious side effects or are ineffective in addressing the problem.
One of the things that are being mentioned in blogs and discussions online today is forskolin. What exactly is forskolin? Does forskolin extract really help people lose their weight?
What is forskolin?
Forskolin is an active compound that can be found in Indian coleus. There are many studies that have been conducted when it comes to the possible health benefits that this extract can do. It has also been featured on the Dr. Oz Show sometime early 2014.
So far, there are many animal tests done using forskolin. There are studies believing that it can help with fat metabolism. What it does is get rid of body fats in order to be used as energy. Basically, it works similarly to L-carnitine.
In addition to this, it is also believed that it can somewhat help preserve muscle mass which can be a good thing considering that the muscle increases the body’s metabolic rate.
Still debatable
There was a randomized study made on humans regarding the effects of forskolin when it comes to their weight. The result was somewhat promising. Forskolin was able to get rid of body fats. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a significant change in the body weight of the individual.
What exactly does it mean? It could mean that the body generated more muscle mass. Looking at the study in this light, forskolin can be considered a healthy supplement considering that it just doesn’t make you lose weight but rather help you get rid of unwanted body fats.
May prevent weight gain
It has also been seen that there is an increase in the testosterone level of those individuals in the study who took the forskolin extract. What this means is that it can help an individual prevent weight gain. This means a higher metabolic rate and the probability of having better body composition in general.
But of course, forskolin isn’t really just a supplement that you should use in order to lose weight. It can also help address cardiovascular conditions. It has been noticed by researchers that those who took forskolin have significantly reduced their blood pressure. This could be due to the fat melting ability of the supplement that may have reduced the level of bad cholesterol in the body.
Should you use it?
Unlike other health supplements, this option has fewer side effects. This can already be a good thing if you are serious about your health. Also, weight isn’t the only metrics that you should be worried about if you really want to live a healthy life. Forskolin addressed this concern by helping raise the level of testosterone.
Author Bio:
Eric Danes is a medical practitioner and freelance writer in Los Angeles, CA. He loves writing new developments in medicine and discussing cutting-edge research across a number of medical fields. During his free time, he enjoys kayaking, hiking, and reading.
