But...what is the proof behind Forskolin's claims ???
In the last 10 years, sale of Forskolin as a diet and weight loss supplement has sky-rocketed. As with any diet supplement, the pros and cons have been vigorously debated. Detractors have criticized it for the absence of strong scientific data to support its claims to aid weight loss. But closer examination shows the data in support of its claims to aid weight loss actually to be quite strong. Let's take a closer look:
WHAT IS IT? Forskolin is a substance found in the herb Coleus forskohlii. Coleus is a type of mint that grows wild in India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Nepal. In Ayurevedic medicine, Coleus had been used for centuries to treat skin conditions, breathing disorders like asthma and bronchitis, insomnia, epilepsy, and angina. In the 1970's, the drug company Hoechst Pharmaceuticals worked with the Indian Central Drug Research Institute to examine the properties of this herb. They discovered that its medical benefits w