Hoodia - Use Nature's Power to Fight Obesity

Hoodia Gordonii, a natural substance, is reported to have powerful appetite suppresant properties. Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2004, Hoodia has been drawing much attention as a possible weapon in the war against obesity. This blog will explore the science and studies behind these claims,what Hoodia is, where it comes from, how it is taken and tolerated, the expected results, and discuss Hoodia product buying tips.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

PURE HOODIA HAS NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS OR WARNINGS...

Other than suppressing appetite and sometimes thirst, that is! When taking 100% pure, genuine South African Hoodia, it is important for dieters to be aware of their fluid intake. Taking Hoodia may decrease your thirst sensation, leading to dehydration. Strive for at least 10-12 glasses of water each day. Read about the importance of water to your health and to your weight loss efforts on this previous post.

Phytopharm Pharmaceuticals has been researching the supplement for years and the studies performed to date have not yielded a single warning or undesirable effect from Hoodia gordonii. It appears to be a very safe and effective supplement. Laboratory animals injected with purified P57, which is the active appetite-suppressing molecule in Hoodia, exhibited no toxic effects. Volunteers in Phytopharm's clinical studies reported no side effects, and private physicians who have monitored Hoodia users have not reported any toxicities.

The problem is that only pure Hoodia is safe and effective. If the product you purchase contains other ingredients (instead of or in addition to Hoodia) then it may be a totally different story. For example, many companies are combining Hoodia with green tea in order to cut down on the amount of Hoodia needed per dose (Hoodia is very expensive, as we know now). Green tea can be an effective appetite suppressant, however it contains the stimulant caffeine, which can cause headache, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, increased blood pressure, and increased heart rate. These side effects are from the green tea alone, as Hoodia does not possess any stimulant properties.

If you are taking Hoodia and experience any of the above side effects, check the labelling of the supplement carefully. Chances are that it contains green tea or other natural stimulants in addition to (or instead of) pure Hoodia. Also, if you are taking a supplement that you think is Hoodia and it is not suppressing your appetite when taken at the recommended dosage, read the package carefully. Pure Hoodia gordonii from South Africa works, whereas products that do not contain this genus of Hoodia or that combine small amounts of it with other ingredients or fillers are a waste of your money, as they will not work.

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