Hoodia Gordonii Review

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.