What Is Hoodia?
And What Are Users Saying?

What is hoodia, anyway? I’m going to answer that question for you, plus give you some information that should help you loose weight without losing your shirt.

When I first heard about hoodia, I heard that it was a natural and safe product that was helping people to lose weight. That means it may help you (my readers) to lose weight, and that’s the kind of information that perks my interest.

However, being naturally skeptical, I wanted some hoodia facts, so I did some research. And what is hoodia was not the only question I had. I also wanted to know about hoodia safety.

Here’s what I found:

The immediate reports I read were positive. They said that people taking hoodia were having good results without the usual side effects experienced with other appetite suppresants.

This information just was too vague to be of any real help. You need some good solid information before trying any product you put into your body.

I soon found tons of information that led me to believe that hoodia was quite different from the pharmaceutical weight-loss pill options on the market.

So here’s the skinny on hoodia:

What is hoodia? See Hoodia Plant To The Right

Is hoodia gordonii really a recent discovery? It is, yet it isn't. Actually, hoodia gordonii is a new discovery to our modern world. However, ancient tribes in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa have been using it for thousands of years.

And we think of ourselves as being scientifically advanced. Yet we are the ones who have been using weight-loss drugs with harmful side affects for years.

On the other hand, these ancient South African tribes of the Kalahari Desert have been using a safe and natural appetite controller for more than two thousand years. This sounds to me like something that could be helpful to you.

Let’s dig farther into the what is hoodia question.

Where Is Hoodia Found?

Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant that inhabits Southern Africa. Like a cactus, it retains water in the dry desert conditions it must grow in.

The natives would use hoodia to suppress their appetites when food was scarce. They also would take it on long trips when they thought they might run out of food. When they got hungry, a little nibble on the hoodia plant would suppress their appetites and off they would go.

Pretty good, wouldn’t you say? They would get hungry, nibble on a little hoodia, and hunger would disappear. No damage to the body and no bad side affects. And the price was right (completely free)!

This sounds like it would be ideal for you…especially the “free” part. But that’s a little too much to hope for.

The Modern World's Discovery Of Hoodia

It wasn't until 1937 that a Dutch anthropologist finally discovered hoodia gordonii. He was studying the nomadic tribes of Southern Africa, when he noticed that these nomadic hunters ate the hoodia plant to control hunger during food shortages and long trips where food was scarce.

Trying it himself, he found that the plant did not taste good and concluded that it would not be acceptable for our modern taste buds.

Hoodia was put on the scientific shelf for 26 years.

It wasn't until 1963 that a study of the hoodia gordonii plant was set in motion by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. It was an organized study, which found that laboratory animals that were fed hoodia lost weight consistently.

Since that time, progress has crawled forward. Sometime in the 1990's, scientists in South Africa convinced Phytopharm, a British pharmaceutical company, to develop hoodia. They were able to isolate and identify 'P57', which is the active molecule in hoodia gordonii that suppresses the appetite.

Hoodia gordonii is a plant that thrives in high temperatures. It takes at least four years for the plant to be suitable for harvest. As a result, the creation of plantations for the plant has become all-important. South Africa has the perfect climate for hoodia, so there is where you will find most producers as of today.

What is Hoodia? A Simplified Explanation

What is hoodia? It is an attractive little plant that looks like a small cactus, but is actually a member of the succulent plants of the Apocynaceae family.

The real name of the plant is “hoodia gordonii.” There are over 30 different varieties of “hoodia” plants, but only “hoodia gordonii” has the ability to suppress the appetite. This is due to the “steroidal glycoside” (P57)contained in hoodia gordonii.

The South African (Botswana) San People have used hoodia gordonii to suppress their appetite for over a thousand years.

Does Hoodia Really Work?

Along with the what is hoodia question, you want to know, “Does it really work?” This is the million-dollar question you want answered, right? Hoodia is reported to work like an appetite suppressant. You take it, and it fools your body into thinking that it has eaten.

However, there have been few real controlled tests done on hoodia. So, to help answer your question, my research has included researching non-biased testimonies on websites or blogs that don’t sell hoodia. Just everyday people, like you and me, sharing their experiences with hoodia.

I purposely avoided websites that are selling hoodia.

Some Honest, Non-Biased Comments From Users

Well, here it is. Hoodia seems to be helping some people a lot and others not at all. Here are some excerpts (actual quotes) from people who have tried hoodia:

• Some users who have bought pure certified hoodia may not be giving it enough time to work.

• Some users with negetive results could be taking “junk” hoodia.

• Some users with negetive results may just have bodies that do not respond to hoodia.

• Those who had good success with hoodia, may have found pure hoodia that their particular body responds to and are taking it properly.

The above points are just ideas of why hoodia works for some and not for others. As a result of my research, the only sure thing we can conclude about hoodia gordonii is that it works great for some and not at all for others.

There must be some logical reason for this.

Should You Try Hoodia?

The what is hoodia question has been answered. Now you want to know if you should try hoodia for an extra boost in your personal weight-loss program.

The answer. It’s really up to you. Hoodia apparently has no negative side effect so it may be worth a try. If you are one of the success stories, great. If you are one of the failure stories, send the hoodia back and get your money back.

What do you have to lose, but weight?

Just be sure to buy only CITES certified 100% pure hoodia gordonii, preferably at least 750mg. Oh, yes, and make sure it has a money-back guarantee. You may want to visit my Hoodia Reviews Page for a quick list of hoodia products that I have researched and found to meet my strict criteria.

I sincerely hope that the what is hoodia question, along with many others have been answered, and that you are now well equipped to make an informed decision.

Yours for A Slimmer You,
Claude Anthony

www.slimmer-you-weight-loss-tips.com

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