Hoodia Gordonii Review
Do you know what exactly is Hoodia,
what does it do, and how will it help you
lose weight?
Here is a review of Hoodia Gordonii as
well as what you need to know before you
buy Hoodia.
What is Hoodia?
Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus of the
"succulent" cactus family, which has
grown for thousands of years in the
Kalahari Desert region. Hoodia has been
used by the indigenous Bushmen as a
natural appetite suppressant and thirst
quencher during their long hunting trips
for generations.
How Does Hoodia work?
Scientists believe that the reason for
Hoodia's appetite suppressing abilities
is a molecule called "P57". Normally,
when you eat the glucose in your body
rises and eventually signals to your
brain (the hypothalamus) that you are
full. It is believed that "P57" molecule
in Hoodia mimics the effect that glucose
has on your brain, telling part of your
brain (the Hypothalamus) that you feel
full. Consequently, you have no desire to
eat.
Does Hoodia Help People Lose Weight?
One of the first studies of Hoodia
Gordonii was done in the UK on obese
patients. Half of the volunteers were
given Hoodia Gordonii, the other half
were given a placebo. The subjects were
allowed to read, watch television and
eat. After 15 days it was found that
those taking Hoodia had reduced their
calorie intake by 1000 calories a day.
Despite having unlimited access to food,
the Hoodia subjects lost weight.
Is Hoodia Safe?
Since Hoodia is a plant (versus a
man-made chemical), it is completely
natural and experts say it is safe to
eat. Scientists have been studying Hoodia
for almost 10 years and have not found
any side effects. (Not to mention the San
Tribesman who have been eating Hoodia for
years with seemingly no ill effects).
What Can You Do?
One way to tell if a Hoodia pill is real
is to look for a document called the
C.I.T.E.S. Certificate (The Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora). Since the
Hoodia plant is a protected plant species
it can only be sold to an exporter who
has this certificate.
