Forskolin has a long history as a folk remedy for asthma and research supports that. Modern and conventional asthma drugs work by boosting levels of a compound called cyclic AMP. Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate is important in many biological processes and plays a key role in the functions of many airway cells, which is why boosters of cAMP are used in asthma medicines. A by-product of cAMP enhancement is an increased heart-rate, increased adrenaline, and thus, increased energy expenditure! [1]
Forskolin has a long history as a folk remedy for asthma and research supports that. Modern and conventional asthma drugs work by boosting levels of a compound called cyclic AMP. Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate is important in many biological processes and plays a key role in the functions of many airway cells, which is why boosters of cAMP are used in asthma medicines. A by-product of cAMP enhancement is an increased heart-rate, increased adrenaline, and thus, increased energy expenditure! [1]
Through the reduction of aqueous inflow, studies show that Forskolin helps reduce eye pressure! This means that Forskolin represents a potentially useful class of antiglaucoma agents that is as safe and natural as it gets! [2]
Forskolin is shown to not only increase testosterone levels, but also bone mass, and resting metabolic rate. Generally speaking most men with hypogonadism or a condition of lowered testosterone levels are also over-weight, and have reduced amounts of muscle mass. It is speculated that as a result of the body fat lost from Forskolin supplementation, hormonal levels are restored. [3]
By serving as a vasodilator, Forskolin expands blood vessels, relaxes smooth muscles thereby lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow.
Forskolin blocks two proteins responsible for glucose transport, thus helping to decrease blood sugar levels! [4][5]