Dieta Hoodia

The Hoodia Gordonii is a plant which grows in the Kalahari Desert region of South Africa and although it looks like a cactus it is categorized as a succulent.

When we refer to hoodia into the weight loss product markets, we basically means the diet pills manufactured with pure Hoodia Gordonii, however other hoodia products are being manufactured also, such as hoodia tinctures, hoodia patches, hoodia teas and hoodia gum.

Hoodia Gordonii is a new and powerful appetite suppressant which has a tremendous growth into the dieting market.

Hoodia is a succulent, even when it seems a cactus. Different Hoodia plants are seen in the great Kalahari desert of South Africa. This plant has been used by San tribes from ancient times as appetite suppressant.

However, the Hoodia Gordonii is the only Hoodia variety which has a molecule where the appetite suppressant is obtained. P-57, the antiobesity element was discovered and then isolated by CSIR and then by Phytopharm. 

Today, Hoodia Gordonii products are available at world markets in various presentations, being the Hoodia diet pills, hoodia capsules, hoodia tinctures, hoodia drinks and hoodia patches the most usual to find. Hoodia diet pills are by far the item most sold.

The dosage varies according to the manufacturer, ranging from 400mg to 1200mg. The important point here is that the daily dosis be at least of 1200mg.

Hoodia raises the blood sugar levels, and such sugar levels remains in high level even when there is no food in the stomach. This situation makes believe the brain as if stomach is fullness. 

Hoodia is side effects free and a non-prescription drug. As it is considered a dietary supplement, it does not require a FDA approval.  Anyway, always consult a doctor before its use.