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Coleus Forskohlii
Is this a stimulant?
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Silent Method
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Sort of, in an indirect way. Actually it has somewhat of a depressing effect on the CNS. Don't let that trick you into thinking it has no "stimulant" like effects.
Here's a quick read:http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/jalali/forskolin.htm
Here's a quick read:http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/jalali/forskolin.htm
Silent Method said:
Read it but it says nothing of what you said. Where did you get that knowledge from? I abused stims for quite some time and therefore I need to lay off anything that is like a stim. Need to know for sure if this herb is a stim.
hammertime30
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Silent Method
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I'm nitpicking the definition of "stimulant." Drugs like ephedrine stimulate the CNS to release neurotransmitters like norepinephrine, impacting beta-receptors to ultimately increase adenylyl cyclase. In contrast, coleus forskohlii has a direct effect on adenylyl cyclase.
No it is not in the sense that you are thinking of. Like silent method said CF bypasses beta-2 receptors to directly stimulate certain messengers which release fatty acids and upregulate levels of ATP. It is a good alternative in my opinion to use in place of traditional stimulants for fat loss. Bypassing the beta-2 receptors should allow your body to regain it's sensitivity to ephedrine and the like.
I am confused about the depressant effect though, perhaps silent method could elaborate for us. I personally have never noticed any effect up or down from it. I do like to use it for fat loss though.
I am confused about the depressant effect though, perhaps silent method could elaborate for us. I personally have never noticed any effect up or down from it. I do like to use it for fat loss though.
bdog527 said:
Using stimulants that don't simulate the beta-2 receptors are where it's at, bro.
That way you can lay off and allow things to up-regulate again and then come back with the clen/ECA etc.
@ Bdog: you're avatar is really starting to grow on me.......you should buy that dog.
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Silent Method
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I can't provide detail off the top of my head. I do know that very large doses of coleus forskohlii can cause drowsiness. The psychological effect of regular doses are not "depressing" and actually elevate mood in most people.bdog527 said:
But if I'm trying to recover from abusing stimulants, should I avoid Coleus? I take it and I don't feel anything like the stims made me feel.
