Losing Weight With Hoodia Gordonii
With so many obese people across America, it’s no surprise that the hoodia gordonii herb has taken the country by storm.
This South African herb may go by several names; African hats, carrion plant, xhoba, P57 and queen of the namib – however the herb is widely known for one purpose – weightloss.
For ages, hoodia gordonii has been used by the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert as an appetite suppressant. The tribe nibbled on the herb in order to counter hunger and thirst on hunting trips.
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After some animal studies on hoodia gordonii, it is believed that its active ingredient is p57. This ingredient increases ATP (energy compound) levels causing the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which helps to control appetite, to signal the brain that your stomach is full.
It is purported that this action would cause people to lose weight because their calorie intake would be reduced.
In recent years, this ancient herb has gained much attention in the West. You just have to open any health magazine or check through your email spam to see various ads selling the herb.
However no human clinical studies have been done to ascertain the effectiveness of hoodia p57. There have been lab studies, but to date many have been inconclusive.
However there was a efficacy study conducted by Dr. Richard M. Goldfarb of Morrisville, PA, which indicates that a hoodia diet is capable of helping people to slim down.
Hoodia Side Effects
In the absence of clinical trials, the herb’s side effects, interactions with other drugs and contraindications are unknown. However, this does not mean caution shouldn’t be exercised.
If you take this product, make sure you drink adequate amounts of water as the body’s need for hydration may also be suppressed.
Before you take any hoodia formula or supplement, consult your physician first (especially if you are on medication or diabetic).
Hoodia Products – Buyer Beware
The FDA has issued a warning to manufacturers who make misleading claims about weight loss. This is not to say that taking hoodia diet pills won’t help people lose weight, but there are unscrupulous manufactures who make outrageous fat loss claims.
Also if you decide to buy hoodia, be careful of getting locked into an autoship program (unless that is what you want).
You can recognize such a program whenever a retailer offers you a 30 day free trial (you pay only s/h) upon filling out a form and providing your credit card details.
However if you read the fine print, what you’ll find is that by filling out the form, you have agreed to be charged for 2 or maybe 3 bottles of hoodia supplement every 30, 60 or 90 days.
So be sure to cancel prior to the end of free trial, if you don’t intend to continue using the product. Here is an example of a hoodia free trial.
Very importantly, before you buy hoodia supplements, make sure the seller is reputable. It has been discovered that many hoodia capsules, chewable tables and powders being sold contain little or no hoodia at all.
Reputable suppliers ensure that provide only pure hoodia gordonii that is more potent than the standard extract.
