Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Forskolin and Turmeric 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)

Turmeric

What it is: A spice root in the ginger family; curcumin is its best-known active compound.

What the research says: There isn't enough evidence to say turmeric helps any health condition. Early evidence for knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness is positive but needs better studies.

Cautions

• Standard turmeric or curcumin is likely safe in recommended amounts for 2 to 3 months.
• It can cause nausea, reflux, stomach upset, diarrhea or constipation.
• Liver damage has been reported with curcumin made to absorb better. Stop and see a clinician if you notice tiredness, dark urine or yellowing skin.
• May be unsafe in pregnancy.

Medicines to check

• Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Turmeric (700 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Turmeric: Usefulness and Safety (updated April 2025)

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.