A Review on Hoodia Gordonii

If you aim to lose weight safely and quickly, then you’ve probably heard of the tremendous loss effects of Hoodia Gordonii.

But what exactly is this Hoodia, does it help one lose waight? And how does it do that?

So, here’s a review of Hoodia Gordonii to give you more understanding on what it truly is;

What’s Hoodia?

Basically, it’s a cactus of the “succulent” cactus family that has grown for years in the Kalahari Desert region. It’s been widely used by the indigenous Bushmen for years as a natural appetite suppressant as well as a thirst quencher for long hunting trips.

How does it Work?

Scientists say that its ability to suppress appetite is from its molecules called “P57″. Normally, when one takes in glucose into the body, these rises and eventually signals the brain (hypothalamus) that one is full. It’s believed that with the “P57″ molecule, the certain effect is mimicked and thus signal the brain that one feels full, and results with the loss of desire to eat.

Its also been stated that Hoodia is 100,000 times more powerful than glucose in signaling one’s brain to cease eating.

Does Hoodia help in losing Weight?

One of the first studies regarding Hoodia was done in the UK on obese patients. Half of them were given Hoodia Gordonii, the other with placebo. The subjects were then allowed to read, watch television and eat.

With a span of 15 days, results showed that the one using Hoodia reduced their calorie intake by 1000 calories a day. Even with unlimited food access, Hoodia subjects still lost weight.

How safe is Hoodia?

Considering that it’s a plant compared with man-made chemicals, it’s completely natural and experts claim it is Edible. Over 10 years of research, scientists didn’t find any  harmful side effects.

The Downside

As Hoodia’s popularity on the markets rise, there’s a downside: Not all Hoodia products are made equal.

Because of the great demand for Hoodia, many South African suppliers were simply unprepared for this since it takes 5 to 7 years before Hoodia matures.

Because of this, markets are now full of ‘Hoodia Gordonii’ pills that aren’t as effective compared to the real Hoodia. Certain companies  don’t even state the amount of Hoodia in their pills,  some even use a ‘Hoodia plant substitute’ (which isn’t the real thing) or even filling their pills with silica, leaves, sawdust and other filler products that don’t even contain the true Hoodia contents and effects.

What should one do about it?

One way to know if it’s true is by searching for a document called the C.I.T.E.S. Certificate (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Sijnce the product is strictly protected, only sellers with this certificate are considered selling the genuine product.

Another way is by looking for a company that displays Alchemists Lab report which runs HPLS, TLC and Microscopy tests which proves whether the Hoodia is fake or not.

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Generally, Hoodia offers benefits that many diet pills cannot provide: all natural, safe and effective weight loss – without the presence of feeling deprived.