Lose Weight With Hoodia Gordonii

If you have not heard about Hoodia gordonii the ‘new’ diet supplement you will soon. A natural appetite suppressant, Hoodia is gaining the attention of being a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity. In early 2004 Hoodia supplements were introduced in the U.S. market. Americans focus a lot of attention on losing weight and obesity.

Facts about Hoodia include:

Hoodia looks like a cactus, but is in reality a succulent plant.

Hoodia is found in the Kalahara Desert in Southern Africa.

For centuries the Bushmen of Southern Africa have used Hoodia to suppress their appetites during hunting trips.

Hoodia is a natural ingredient.

P57 is the molecule pharmaceutical companies believe is the active ingredient of Hoodia.

It is believed only the gordonii variation of Hoodia has the appetite suppressant qualities.

You feel full because Hoodia tricks the brain into thinking you have eaten.

Hoodia may take several weeks or may be effective right away after taking.

Hoodia is not a stimulant.

There are no known side effects to taking Hoodia.

The San people of the Kalahari have used Hoodia gordonii. They are a 27,000-year-old tribe of hunter-gatherers. They have used Hoodia, as well as other native plants, for medicinal purposes. They use these plants to ward off pain, thirst and hunger.

There are several species of Hoodia but the gordonii is the only one with the all-natural appetite suppressant properties. The molecule that Hoodia gordonii contains effects the nerve cells similar to glucose. This molecule effectively tricks the brain into thinking you are full. Studies have indicated that the Hoodia molecule may be about 10,000 times more effective than glucose.

What can you expect when you take Hoodia? You may experience a reduction in appetite within twenty to thirty minutes of taking Hoodia. But, don’t be surprised if it takes up to two weeks before you notice any effects. Effects include:

Reduced interest in food

Longer times between meals

Quickly feeling full upon eating

A well being feeling

If you are concerned with side effects you should know that Hoodia has no known side effects. But, for your safety you should discuss any new supplement or diet with your physician. Any individual may have a reaction to the safest medicine or supplement.

How is Hoodia offered for comsumption? It will be many years before prescription drugs containing Hoodia or P57 will be offered on the market. You can find natural supplements available now. Be sure that what you purchase contains the actual plant. Begin by taking one to two capsules one hour before lunch and dinner for the first two weeks. As you begin to feel the effects you may want to cut back to one to two capsules a day.

Hoodia is not a miracle diet pill. You cannot eat whatever you want and expect Hoodia to melt the pounds off you. Hoodia helps you to reduce your caloric intake. If you increase your activity and build muscles while you are reducing your calories you can realize significant weight loss. The more muscles you have the more calories you burn. Include an good exercise program with any weight loss program.