Everyone’s been talking about it – including famous talk-show host, Oprah Winrey and the BBC, which even sent undercover reporters to the Kalahari where the so-called miracle herb grows to find out the secret of Hoodia, or Hoodia Gordonii! However, the more talk it generates, the more the speculation arises about Hoodia’s actual benefits in aiding fast and effective herbal weight loss. Dietary supplements containing Hoodia Gordonii claim its appetite suppressant properties help to overcome problem eating behaviour – a fact that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world, in the last decade – especially those that love any excuse for dialling a pizza, those who hate exercise or can’t find time for it and others in the same boat! Persons suffering from eating disorders (e.g. binge eating, comfort eating or a habit of perpetual snacking etc.) are the main target market for Hoodia Gordonii herbs and supplements as these are natural weight loss sources that have none of the side effects of allopathic drugs for losing fat. Still wondering what the hype about Hoodia Gordonii is all about and why more and more people are discussing this leafless, spiny flowering plant with finger-like stems and [...]

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The medicinal uses of the Hoodia plant have been studied by various medical organizations around the world, especially in the US and the UK, which have been battling the menace of obesity related diseases for the last couple of decades. This is why when mention of Hoodia Gordonii, the sole variety of pure Hoodia plant of which there are nearly 2 dozen sub-species, comes up, everyone wanting to lose fat fast listens up! The indigenous tribesmen of Southern Africa report the earliest known uses for the Hoodia Gordonii herb. These Bushmen used this flowering cactus-like plant, the Hoodia, for treating indigestion and minor infections. Rather fleshy and somewhat unsavoury to those unaccustomed to the desert stems and roots extracts contained in the original Hoodia Gordonii plant, the modern diet pills variety of the same is a convenient and non-messy way of suppress the appetite and stimulating natural fat burning processes in the body. This fact has been revealed through various medical studies conducted on the Hoodia Gordonii plant from 1977 onwards by both the CSIR (South Africa’s federal science and research institute) and leading global pharmaceutical giants to whom the license for developing Hoodia Gordonii related supplements and drugs was [...]

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How Does Hoodia Gordonii Work? If you speak with people who have tried hoodia and found success with it they will tell you how satisfied they are with the product and what amazing results they get. They would highly recommend it to others as a positive weight loss tool and a giant step toward feeling better about themselves. One person wrote: “Hi, I am writing this letter of thanks to you because you have really changed my life. I have lost 34 pounds in the last 6 weeks and people just can’t believe it’s me. Thanks so much, your “Hoodia” is great. I still have 40 more to go. I will keep you posted” This is a very impressive review of a hoodia product from a satisfied consumer that actually worked and wasn’t one of the hundreds of hoodia imitators on the market today. So if hoodia actually does work, what exactly causes the unprecedented weight loss for these people? There is limited scientific data to show evidence of consistent success in mass amounts of test subjects but what is available are independent studies showing a marked improvement in limited quantities of test subjects. The South African Government did their [...]

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In the weight loss battle of today there are many different types of weight loss products available that claim to help you lose weight fast, easy, and safely. Hoodia appetite suppressant is no exception; it is the newest rage in the weight loss world and claims to suppress your appetite by tricking your mind into thinking that your body is full. The theory is if you feel full, you won’t eat and then you will lose weight. Hoodia is actually not all that new, the San Bushmen in South Africa have been using it for thousands of years to curb their appetites and need for water when on long hunting trips, the plant would make them feel full for days while increasing their energy levels. How exactly did they eat this plant? They would first remove the skin and spin of the plant and eat the heart or “meat” in the plant. There are many different types of the Hoodia plant but only one contains the natural ingredient called P57 that causes appetite suppression. This specific Hoodia species is called Hoodia Gordonii and grows only in Namibia and South Africa. Many efforts have been made to grow the plant outside [...]

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In the weight loss battle of today there are many different types of weight loss products available that claim to help you lose weight fast, easy, and safely. Hoodia appetite suppressant is no exception; it is the newest rage in the weight loss world and claims to suppress your appetite by tricking your mind into thinking that your body is full. The theory is if you feel full, you won’t eat and then you will lose weight. Hoodia is actually not all that new, the San Bushmen in South Africa have been using it for thousands of years to curb their appetites and need for water when on long hunting trips, the plant would make them feel full for days while increasing their energy levels. How exactly did they eat this plant? They would first remove the skin and spine of the plant and eat the heart or “meat” in the plant. Only one plant works to suppress the appetite There are many different types of the Hoodia plant but only one contains the natural ingredient called P57 that causes appetite suppression. This specific Hoodia species is called Hoodia Gordonii and grows only in Namibia and South Africa. Many efforts [...]

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By now you have probably read all there is to read about the wonderful miracle plant called Hoodia Gordonii that promises to suppress your appetite, control your caloric intake and help you lose weight. You are also probably wondering where you can get your Hoodia Gordonii product like the Hoodia Gordonii patch. Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent plant that looks like a cactus and is native to the Kalahari Desert in South Africa and is the only plant that contains the appetite suppressing ingredient called P57. The Hoodia Gordonii plant has been processed into many different forms such as a pill, liquid and the patch. How does the Hoodia patch work? The Hoodia Gordonii plant is supposed to work like the nicotine patch or the birth control patch. The patch is placed on the skin and its properties are then absorbed into the bloodstream at a slow and controlled rate by using time release technology which gives the uses all day appetite control. You can now say goodbye to bad aftertastes and upset stomachs because the Hoodia patch comes in a thirty day supply so that the user can use one patch a day for all day hunger control. Does [...]

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Hoodia Gordonii and its Medical Uses The absence of any direct human scientific evidence of the beneficial effect of hoodia as an appetite suppressant speaks volumes about its obscure track record in commercialization. There is one animal research study with hoodia that featured the use of the purified hoodia extract P57 that was transfused straight into the brain of rats. Those responsible for the study noted that the P57 was metabolized quite effortlessly by the liver, leading one to believe the problem with hoodia is in the effective dosage to ensure it was of any real medicinal benefit. Whether or not enough of the main component – P57 – actually is present in commercial supplements of hoodia gordonii to make any kind of impact as an appetite suppressant is questionable. There was some study and controlled environment testing that showed the P57 ingredient was not overly affected when metabolized by the liver enzymes of humans. This research showed comparatively high P57 discharge rates. Using standard techniques to track the main component of hoodia, P57, through constant metabolic liver function and into the bloodstream, it is possible to come up with an approximation as to the proper amount of the main [...]

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Hoodia Gordonii has already been established as an appetite suppressant and can also control your caloric intake. Despite the many success stories and this amazing fact, there are many Hoodia Gordonii scams and it is important to be familiar with them so you don’t in fact get scammed. Bait and Switch The bait and switch tactic is well known among buyers and sellers but it still continues to deceive many people. Some companies selling Hoodia Gordonii will actually go through the process of obtaining real legal Hoodia Gordonii; they will have it tested and even display their certificates on websites. Once the product catches on and they start to manufacture it, they will sell a cheap imitation with fillers like herbs, leaves or even sawdust blended with little Hoodia Gordonii at an expensive price. These companies often get away with this technique and go on to make a lot of money. Not only does this happen with Hoodia, it happens with many other products as well. The Others Other less known companies will not go through the process of making their product look legitimate; it simply takes too much money and effort. One rule to keep in mind is anything [...]

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The history of Hoodia Gordonii It is true that Hoodia is used in some diet pills to suppress appetite in users and to reduce gastric acid, but, when the plant was first discovered it was used by the South Africans to cure indigestion and treat infections. What is Hoodia Gordonii? Hoodia Gordonii is a plant that is found in South Africa and Namibia, the plant has no leaves and is spiny succulent plant. The flowers on this plant smell like rotten meat and is mostly pollinated by flies. Hoodia Gordonii has medical uses such as the power to treat indigestion and infections. The people of South Africa would eat the meat of the plant before going on long hunting trips to the Kalahari Desert because of its ability to suppress the appetite. While on these long hunting trips, the South Africans wouldn’t have much to eat; this is where the Hoodia Gordonii plant comes in. The Hoodia Gordonii plant is able to treat indigestion because it effectively lowers gastric acid in the stomach, in turn making the tummy feel better. Today Hoodia Gordonii is mainly used to suppress appetite in those taking dieting medications that contain the herb. The history [...]

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Hoodia Gordonii Provides Herbal Weight Loss Everyone’s been talking about it – including famous talk-show host, Oprah Winfrey and the BBC, which even sent undercover reporters to the Kalahari where the so-called miracle herb grows to find out the secret of Hoodia, or Hoodia Gordonii! However, the more talk it generates, the more the speculation arises about Hoodia’s actual benefits in aiding fast and effective herbal weight loss. Dietary supplements containing Hoodia Gordonii claim its appetite suppressant properties help to overcome problem eating behaviour – a fact that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world, in the last decade – especially those that love any excuse for dialling a pizza, those who hate exercise or can’t find time for it and others in the same boat! Persons suffering from eating disorders (e.g. binge eating, comfort eating or a habit of perpetual snacking etc.) are the main target market for Hoodia Gordonii herbs and supplements as these are natural weight loss sources that have none of the side effects of allopathic drugs for losing fat. Still wondering what the hype about Hoodia Gordonii is all about and why more and more people are discussing this leafless, spiny [...]

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