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.
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