hoodia gordoni Information

Jessica Hunt, Thu Aug 9th, 2007Every year, people spend over $50 billion on weight loss products designed to help them lose weight. Most of them do not seem to work very well. Then along came hoodia gordoni. Hoodia is a natural substance that significantly reduces your appetite. The obvious result is that if you have less of an appetite you will eat less which leads to weight loss. A simple yet powerful concept that seems to be working for millions of people around the world. 


 Hoodia is very different from diet drug stimulants such as ephedra and phenfen both of which have recently been banned because of their dangerous side effects. hoodia gordoni is not a stimulate at all. Experts have found that it fools the brain which makes you think you are full, regardless of how much (or how little) you have had to eat. Hoodia has been included in the diet of South Africa’s Sans Bushmen for many centuries.
When choosing a Hoodia product you should know that there are multiple varieties of the hoodia plant, but only the gordoni species provides the appetite suppressing quality. The active ingredient found in hoodia gordoni which causes the appetite suppressing effects is called P57. The most important point for consumers is to make sure you are buying a product that contains genuine South African hoodia gordoni. 

 Consumers should also be made aware of the fact that hoodia not only reduces your appettite but also reduces your thirst. Therefore it is important to drink plenty of water to maintain your bodies hydration. No other harmful side effects have been associated with taking hoodia diet supplements. The relative safety of taking hoodia can be evidenced by the lack of adverse effects on South Africa’s Bushmen. It has been in their food chain for centuries to supress their hunger on long hunting trips.
Hoodia has a broad appeal for several reasons. The most important reason so many people choose hoodia is that it works. Another appealing factor is that hoodia is a natural rather than synthetic chemical. hoodia gordoni is most often referred to incorrectly as a cactus but more accurately hoodia is a cactus like succulant. The fact that hoodia is technically not a cactus is not a significant point but is worth mentioning. 

Even though hoodia is quite effective it should not be seen as a complete cure all for weight loss. A healthy lifestyle including proper diet and exercise play a vital role in long term weight management success. However hoodia can make eating less much easier for almost anyone. As with any supplements check with your doctor for any particlar health concerns you may have.