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Forskolin Lean & Tone Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BioGenetic Laboratories

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Forskolin Lean & Tone is a dietary supplement by BioGenetic Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight management, asthma and breathing, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 915 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Forskolin Lean & Tone by BioGenetic Laboratories

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Forskolin Lean & Tone contains one active ingredient: ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract, which supplies forskolin, a compound thought to work on cellular signaling. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — hypromellose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are standard binding and flow agents.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Coleus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: weight loss and lean body composition.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, body fat reduction, metabolic efficiency, muscle tone.
  • The closest evidence on file: Coleus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether coleus works for any of the conditions listed on the label — angina, asthma, cancer, congestive heart failure, atopic dermatitis (eczema), or dry eye. All of these carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence, meaning the research either isn't there or isn't solid enough to say whether it helps.

If you're thinking about this for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coleus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Coleus is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, but there are real side effects to know about. The most common are constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

In one clinical trial, about 1 in 15 people reported increased bowel movements or loose stools, and other reports suggest roughly 1 in 10 people experience gastrointestinal upset — mostly diarrhea. The safety notes also flag that coleus may lower blood pressure and is not well studied for long-term use, so professional guidance is wise.

The data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coleus

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Coleus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 916 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check if you use nitrates or calcium channel blockers for your heart — these carry the most serious interaction risk. Also ask your pharmacist about blood pressure medications, blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin), warfarin, and any drugs your liver metabolizes through the CYP2C9 or CYP3A4 system.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Forskolin Lean & Tone is worth a conversation with your pharmacist, especially if you take heart medications, blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, or warfarin. The evidence for what it's marketed to treat is not established in our data.

If you do consider it, watch for digestive side effects and monitor your blood pressure, and plan to check in with your pharmacist or doctor about long-term use.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Forskolin Lean & Tone, straight from the product label.

Brand BioGenetic Laboratories
Net contents 60 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 228235
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Forskolin Lean & Tone by BioGenetic Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract250 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formulation

Patented weight-loss potency!

It increases cAMP (Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate) to help increase lean body tissue and break down fat tissue. ForsLean has been extensively tested for purity and potency. Forskolin Lean & Tone with ForsLean extract offers the only patented 10 and 20% extract with published studies showing a decrease in body fat and body weight and an increase in lean tissue.

The conclusion? ForsLean has been shown to increase important metabolism-boosting lean tissue as it reduces body fat, helping our bodies become more efficient fat-fighting machines. If your goal is to look leaner and more toned, Forskolin Lean & Tone with patented ForsLean may help you tip the scales in your favor so you can reach your goals faster.

12-Week clinical studies showed support for: Improved fat-burning metabolism Enhanced lean, toned muscle Decreased body fat Improved BMI

Stimulant free

Vegetarian

Made in the USA from International and Domestic ingredients.

General Statements

Do you want a lean and toned body? This new breakthrough can be the key to both!

In one study, ForsLean subjects lost 4.02% of their total body weight while the placebo group actually gained weight (0.29%). In a subsequent 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study, ForsLean subjects lost 9.9 lbs of fat mass and gained 8.1 lbs of lean body mass (vs. fat loss of 1.1 lbs and gain of 3.45 lbs lean body mass for the placebo group).

Quality and results!

"ForsLean shifts the proportion between lean body mass and adipose, or fatty, tissue in favor of lean body mass, which improves overall health," explains N. Kalyanam, Ph.D, Sabinsa Corporation's president of Research and Development. "The effect can be measured by decreases in the waist/hip ratio and the body mass index."

Look for real ForsLean, listed by name, rather than a generic form of forskohlii to ensure quality and results.

Scientific references: Badmaev V, Majeed M, Conte A, Parker JE. (2002). Diterpene forskolin (Coleus forskohlii, Benth): A possible new compound for reduction of body weight by increasing lean body mass. NutraCos. March/April, 6-7 Asano Tsuguyoshi. (2001). Clinical report on root extract of perilla plant (Coleus forskohlii) ForsLean in reducing body fat. Asano Institute. Tokyo, Japan. Krieder R et al. (2002). Effects of Coleus forskohlii extract supplementation on body composition and markers of health in sendentary overweight female. Memphis TN: Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory, Department of Human Movement Science and Education, University of Memphis Bhagwat, A.M. et al. (2004). A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial to investigate the Efficacy and Safety of ForsLean in increasing Lean Body Mass Shri C.B. Patel Research Center for Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Mumbai, India Godard, M. P. et al. (2004). Body composition and hormonal adaptations associated with Forskolin consumption in overweight and obese Men. Obesity Res. 13: 1335-1343 Kamath, M.S. et al. (2004). Efficacy and safety of ForsLean in increasing Lean Body Mass. Department of Ayurvedic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India Dr. Pankaj Gandhi, Dr. J.R. Parekh. (2005). Body composition and hormonal adaptations associated with forskolin consumption in overweight and obese women. Clinworld (P) Ltd.

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Formula

Coleus forskohlii is an herb originating from India. Yet not all Coleus forskohliis are the same. Recent breakthroughs credit a special extract as the key to looking leaner. Here's the skinny on how it works and why this patented extract may help you sculpt a leaner, sleeker body: ForsLean is the proprietary extract of Coleus forskohlli's active ingredient, Forskolin.

With patented ForsLean including 20% Forskolin

ForsLean With patented 10 and 20 % Forskolin 250 mg per serving

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

ForsLean is a proprietary ingredient, patented for use and composition in promoting lean body mass, reduction of adipose tissue (fat) and weight loss (US Patent # 5,804,596).

ForsLean is a registered trademark of Sabinsa Corporation. US Patent #5,804,596

2018 FitLife Brands, Inc.

Precautions

Individual results may and will differ. Always consult a physician prior to any diet or exercise program.

Notice: Keep out of reach of children.

For adult use only. Do not exceed recommended dose.

Consult a physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication of have a medical condition.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. Seek the advice of a health care professional before beginning any supplement or exercise program. If you or your doctor has any questions about this product, please call 1-888-752-6615. Improper use of this product will not improve results and is not advised. Only follow a reduced calorie diet under the supervision of a doctor.

Consult with your primary physician prior to use if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including high blood pressure, thyroid problems, nervous disorders, or if you are using MAO inhibitors or taking any prescription drugs.

Warning for California residents only: This product contains substances known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Do not use if packaging has been tampered with.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: As a dietary supplement, take one serving (1 veggie capsule) twice daily with a full glass of water, preferably on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes prior to meals. Take one serving upon waking (before breakfast), and take a second serving between lunch and dinner. Please read the entire label carefully before use, and follow the diet plan (included free).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid excessive heat.

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Made in the USA

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Forskolin Lean & Tone by BioGenetic Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract

Interacts with
915 drugs
250 mg per serving Form: Forskolin, Forskolin

Coleus is a plant from the mint family whose root contains a compound called forskolin, often marketed for weight loss, asthma, and heart health. Whil...

ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Forskolin Lean & Tone by BioGenetic Laboratories Drug Interactions

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29 Major 886 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Forskolin Lean & Tone with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract7 drug types · 915 drugs

Calcium Channel Blockers

Theoretically, combining coleus with calcium channel blockers might increase the coronary vasodilatory effects.
Forskolin, a constituent of coleus, and calcium channel blockers both cause coronary vasodilatory effects.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Nitrates

Theoretically, combining coleus with nitrates might increase the coronary vasodilatory effects.
Forskolin, a constituent of coleus, and nitrates both cause coronary vasodilatory effects.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of coleus and anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro and animal research shows that forskolin, a constituent of coleus, can inhibit platelet aggregation and adhesion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, combining coleus with antihypertensive drugs might cause additive blood pressure lowering effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that forskolin, a constituent of coleus, may lower blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, taking coleus may affect drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 and increase the risk of adverse effects or reduce the effectiveness.
Research on the effect of coleus on CYP2C9 is conflicting. Some animal research shows that coleus extract can induce CYP2C9, while in vitro research shows that coleus can inhibit CYP2C9. Until more is known, advise patients that taking coleus might increase or decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, taking coleus might decrease serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that coleus can activate the nuclear receptor, pregnane X receptor (PXR), which results in increased expression of CYP3A4. Although the clinical significance of this is not known, use caution when considering concomitant use of coleus and other drugs affected by these enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, taking coleus may affect the metabolism of warfarin and increase the risk of adverse effects or reduce the effectiveness.
Some animal research shows that coleus extract can induce cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9), an enzyme that metabolizes warfarin. However, other in vitro research shows that coleus can inhibit CYP2C9. Theoretically, taking coleus with drugs metabolized by CYP2C9 might affect drug levels and the risk of adverse effects. Until more is known, advise patients that taking coleus might increase or decrease levels of warfarin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Forskolin Lean & Tone, from the product label.

BioGenetic Laboratories

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Name
BioGenetic Laboratories A Division of FitLife Brands
Street Address
5214 South 136th Street
City
Omaha
State
NE
ZipCode
68137
Phone Number
1-888-752-6615
Web Address
BioGeneticLabs.com
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Forskolin Lean & Tone by BioGenetic Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Forskolin Lean & Tone by BioGenetic Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Forskolin Lean & Tone has a known interaction with 915 medications, including 29 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Forskolin Lean & Tone contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What's in this capsule?
The active ingredient is ForsLean Coleus forskohlii extract, which contains a compound called forskolin. The rest is inactive binders and flow agents — hypromellose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide.
Does coleus really work for weight or muscle?
The evidence we have doesn't establish whether coleus helps with any of the conditions on the label — including the ones related to lean body mass. You'd want to talk with your doctor about what the current science actually shows.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
What side effects should I expect?
The most common are diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. In trials, about 1 in 15 people reported loose stools or increased bowel movements. A small percentage also report other digestive upset. Coleus may also lower your blood pressure, so watch for lightheadedness.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Coleus isn't well studied for long-term use, so it's best taken with care and professional guidance. Check in with your pharmacist or doctor if you're thinking about using it regularly.

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Sources & How We Checked

Forskolin Lean & Tone's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 16 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Coleus 16 references
  1. Baumann G, Felix S, Sattelberger U, Klein G. Cardiovascular effects of forskolin (HL-362) in patients with idiopathic congestiv cardiomyopathy. A comparative study with dobutamine and sodium nitroprusside. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1990;16:93-100.
  2. Kramer W, Thormann J, Kindler M, Schlepper M. Effects of forskolin on left ventricular function in dilated cardiomyopathy. Arzneimittelforschung 1987;37:364-7.
  3. Bauer K, Dietersdorfer F, Kaspar S, et al. Pharmacodynamic effects of inhaled dry powder formulations of fenoterol and colforsin in asthma. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1993;53:76-83. PubMed
  4. Christenson JT, Thulesius O, Nazzal MM. The effect of forskolin on blood flow, platelet metabolism, aggregation and ATP release. Vasa 1995;24:56-61.
  5. Agarwal KC, Zielinski BA, Maitra RS. Significance of plasma adenosine in the antiplatelet activity of forskolin: potentiation by dipyridamole and dilazep. Thromb Haemost 1989;61:106-10. DOI
  6. Agarwal KC, Parks RE. Forskolin: a potential antimetastatic agent. Int J Cancer 1983;32:801-4. PubMed
  7. Almeida, F. C. and Lemonica, I. P. The toxic effects of Coleus barbatus B. on the different periods of pregnancy in rats. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73(1-2):53-60. PubMed
  8. Ding, X. and Staudinger, J. L. Induction of drug metabolism by forskolin: the role of the pregnane X receptor and the protein kinase a signal transduction pathway. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2005;312(2):849-856. PubMed
  9. Staudinger, J. L., Ding, X., and Lichti, K. Pregnane X receptor and natural products: beyond drug-drug interactions. Expert.Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2006;2(6):847-857. PubMed
  10. van Hecke, E., Hindryckx, P., Geuns, J. M., and Devriese, E. Airborne contact dermatitis from coleus in a housewife. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(2):128-129. PubMed
  11. Schlepper, M., Thormann, J., and Mitrovic, V. Cardiovascular effects of forskolin and phosphodiesterase-III inhibitors. Basic Res Cardiol 1989;84 Suppl 1:197-212. PubMed
  12. Dooms-Goossens, A., Borghijs, A., Degreef, H., Devriese, E. G., and Geuns, J. M. Airborne contact dermatitis to Coleus. Contact Dermatitis 1987;17(2):109-110. PubMed
  13. Lindner, E., Dohadwalla, A. N., and Bhattacharya, B. K. Positive inotropic and blood pressure lowering activity of a diterpene derivative isolated from Coleus forskohli: Forskolin. Arzneimittelforschung 1978;28(2):284-289.
  14. Loftus HL, Astell KJ, Mathai ML, et al. Coleus forskohlii Extract Supplementation in Conjunction with a Hypocaloric Diet Reduces the Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight and Obese Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2015;7(11): PubMed
  15. Yokotani K, Chiba T, Sato Y, et al. Hepatic cytochrome P450 mediates interaction between warfarin and Coleus forskohlii extract in vivo and in vitro. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2012;64(12):1793-801.
  16. Nishijima C, Chiba T, Sato Y, Umegaki K. Nationwide Online Survey Enables the Reevaluation of the Safety of Coleus forskohlii Extract Intake Based on the Adverse Event Frequencies. Nutrients. 2019;11(4). pii: E866. PubMed

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