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Forskolin Dosage Guide

Evidence:Preliminary
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General Dosage

250 mg of 10% forskolin extract twice daily with meals

Maximum dose: 500 mg/day of 10% extract (50 mg forskolin); higher doses not well studied

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 250 mg of 10% forskolin extract twice daily with meals

Timing: Take with meals, divided into two daily doses • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Body composition
500 mg/day of 10% extract (50 mg forskolin)Preliminary

Upper limit: 500 mg/day of 10% extract (50 mg forskolin); higher doses not well studied

Timing & Absorption

Take with meals, divided into two daily doses

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

Full Forskolin Guide

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