Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Forskolin and Triphala in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Forskolin (Coleus forskohlii)

What it is: An extract of a plant in the mint family; forskolin is its active compound.

What the research says: One small 12-week trial in 30 overweight men found less body fat and higher free testosterone. Larger studies are lacking.

Cautions

• We didn't find a reliable safety review.

Medicines to check

• Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Forslean (500 mg per capsule)

Source: PubMed review: Forskolin and body composition in overweight men (2005) (updated August 2005)

Triphala

What it is: A traditional Ayurvedic blend of three dried fruits (amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki), used mainly for digestion.

What the research says: It's traditionally used as a gentle laxative. Most other proposed benefits come from lab and animal studies, not good human trials.

Cautions

• There's little human safety research. Because it acts as a laxative, loose stools are possible.

Medicines to check

• Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Triphala (500 mg per capsule)

Source: PubMed review: Therapeutic Uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic Medicine (2017) (updated July 2017)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.