As spring approaches many of us wish to shed the unwanted pounds that we acquired during the holiday season.  While exercise and proper dietary habits are the most effective way of losing weight, some people need a little extra help.  Luckily, Standard Process has recently released Coleus Forte, an herbal supplement designed to aid in maintaining a healthy weight as well as aiding in weight loss.  A recent study of overweight men conducted by the University of Kansas exhibited the effectiveness of forskolin (the active ingredient in Coleus Forte) on weight loss.  The group which was administered the Coleus extract lost, on average, 10 pounds over the course of 12 weeks without any changes in their diet or exercise habits.  Those who were administered a placebo gained, on average, 3.5 pounds.   How it works: Coleus forskohlii (the herb from which Coleus Forte is made) acts to increase cyclic AMP, a cellular messenger and regulator, in cells.  This increase aids the body in tissue maintenance which translates into a tendency for the body to maintain a healthy weight or even to shed unhealthy tissue (i.e. excessive fatty tissue). If you or someone you know are interested in this powerful new weight loss supplement, feel free to call us at 432-550-2830 and set up an appointment with Dr. Cox.