Forskolin

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Overview

Forskolin is a type of Labdane Diterpene.

Health Benefits of Forskolin

Cardiovascular System

 Forskolin may alleviate the Heart Pain associated with Angina.  [1]

 Forskolin may improve Blood Circulation.  [2]

 Forskolin may increase the contractive force of Cardiac Muscle.

 Forskolin may increase Heart stroke volume (by up to 70%) in (congestive) Cardiomyopathy patients.  [3]

 Forskolin may be an effective treatment for many types of Cardiovascular Diseases.

 Forskolin may be an effective treatment for Congestive Heart Failure (due to its ability to improve Blood Circulation).  [4]

 Forskolin may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients.  [5]

 Forskolin may lower (both systolic and diastolic) Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients by causing .  [6]

 Forskolin may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart.  [7]

Digestive System

 Forskolin may alleviate Colic. 

 Forskolin may stimulate the release of Hydrochloric Acid within the Stomach.   

Excretory System

 Forskolin may alleviate Urination - Painful (Dysuria). 

Eyes/Vision

 Forskolin (applied topically as eyedrops) may be of assistance to Glaucoma patients (it lowers intraocular pressure in Glaucoma patients - this effect occurs as a result of Forskolin stimulating the Adenyl Cyclase enzyme).  [8]

Hair

 Forskolin may help to prevent Hair Loss and may stimulate Hair growth.  [9] 

Immune System

 Forskolin may activate Lymphocytes and Macrophages. 

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