Today we’ll talk about how forskolin extract in Conjunction with a hypocaloric diet reduces the risk factors of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese subjects. Recent studies show that Forskolin extract may aid in weight management. A study done on coleus forskohlii extract supplementation in combination with a hypocaloric diet gave results that could shift the scales of balance in weight management. Some of the exciting findings after 12 weeks of the study included a reduced appetite in participants, slenderized waist and hips and enhancement in insulin production. In a time when obesity has taken hostage a significant percentage of the world population, coleus forskohlii extract could be the hope that many seek.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cardio-metabolic disorder characterized by obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension all appearing at the same time. Metabolic syndrome most often leads to cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. For those at risk of metabolic syndrome, it’s wise to nip it in the butt before it worsens. But the world has been waiting eagerly for effective therapeutic intervention against the condition. Weight reduction is a factually proved therapy against metabolic syndrome.
Obesity and Genetics
Hitting the gym and eating a healthy diet can help with weight reduction, but obesity is influenced by a set of complex genetic and hormonal factors. There is an overflowing supply of weight loss supplements in the market today. However, obesity continues to stretch its tentacles. Gong by worrying statistics, these supplements fail to reduce appetite and increase physical activity to curb obesity. Well, Coleus forskohlii extract is a new player with a lot of anti-obesity potential.
Coleus Forskohlii
This herb is of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, and it grows abundantly in Nepal, Thailand, and India. The extract compound coleus forskohlii has generated a lot of buzz in the clinical world. This compound is extracted from the plant’s roots. Tests have shown that forskolin increases the rate of fat breakdown to release fatty acids through hormonal stimulation.
Supplementation with Coleus Forskohlii Extract
Studies show that taking natural supplements of Coleus Forskohlii extract can help to slenderize. Overweight and obese men mainly had a reduction in body fat content after 12 weeks of receiving the Coleus Forskohlii extract. Women displayed reduced dietary intake after supplementation with the natural extract.
The study was conducted on 12 men and 29 women all overweight and obese. It was ascertained that none of them were smokers, diabetic, on weight loss medication, susceptible ulcers or with kidney and heart diseases.
Their weights were recorded before the study – this included measurement of height and weight, waist circumference, hip width, blood pressure, and heart rate. The frequency of food consumption and appetite assessment ascertained through a detailed questionnaire and physical activity tests.
In the study approved by the Human Ethics Research Committee of Victoria University, the subjects were made to stick to a hypocaloric diet. Changes in appetite, dietary intake, weight, height, waist and hip circumference together with physical exercise intensity were recorded after every two weeks within the period of the experiment.
The results
- After the 12 weeks, there was a significant reduction in hip and waist circumference
- Reduced dietary intake and enhanced insulin production
The study shows that supplementation with Coleus Forskohlii extract in combination with a hypocaloric diet dramatically improves insulin and insulin resistance and thus can be useful in the treatment of risk factors in metabolic syndrome.
Last Updated on July 27, 2021
