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 later sold.

However, it was over 30 years ago that the CSIR managed to isolate a particular ingredient in their native Hoodia plant, which they called the P57 that actually produces the appetite-suppressant effects genuine Hoodia Gordonii supplements are enriched with. This molecule was patented in 1996 by the CSIR and then sold to the UK based company, Phytopharm, which, in turn, teamed up with Pfizer for further separating active ingredients from extracts of organically grown Hoodia Gordonii in order to take a deeper look at the possible processes of synthesis of this magic fat loss herb and then market it as a natural appetite suppressant.

As it so happened, Pfizer was pretty market-savvy and soon realized there were certain undesirable effects of succesfully isolating the primary appetite suppressant molecule in Hoodia Gordonii and thereafter, in 2002, the pharma giants released the rights for the same. This led the international scientific researchers groups every where to believe there may be little benefit in taking Hoodia Gordonii orally in the pill form, or else why would a company as big as Pfizer release rights on it after having spent multi-million dollars on various levels of medical study?

However, as the lead researcher at Pfizer, Jasjit Bindra, having studied the effects of synthesizing P57 in Hoodia Gordonii revealed to the media in the light of all this speculation that their initial clinical trials indicated certain unwanted effects on the liver caused by specific components in Hoodia, which were not easy to remove from supplement form and therefore the company was waiting for further research results on Hoodia that could earn the FDA’s approval as safer formulation before hitting the market with these.

In conclusion, it is hoped that with advancements in medical technology happening at a fast pace everyday of our lives, there is bound to be good news about natural weight loss no longer being ‘the impossible dream’ anymore if latest trials about use of advanced Hoodia Gordonii herbal supplements granting a decrease in dietary desires by 1000+ calories in lab test consumers is anything to go by.

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Health clubs, gyms and alternate therapy parlours around the globe have started pushing the instant fat loss benefits for patrons, encouraging them to use Hoodia Gordonii products available easily today in many different forms. Some of these include herbal tea mixes and liquid extracts of the Hoodia plant’s roots and stems mainly, while others are chewable tablets and pills sold at all holistic health shops. What is common in all these Hoodia Gordonii diet aids are that these are pitched as promoting natural weight loss.

At times, dealers of Hoodia Gordonii and individual herbal therapists too, may lure customers into trying out their products by showing ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures of consumers who look and feel younger, thanks to having shed much of their extra kilos due to regular Hoodia Gordonii dieting.

It is also not uncommon to see a celebrity endorsing certain highly priced Hoodia Gordonii supplements with many diet pill packs today proudly bearing testimonials issued by these star. However, buyers need to educate themselves about the authenticity of these so-called herbal aids given star value and ensure the purity of the Hoodia Gordonii product of their choice, before shelling out hundreds of dollars for fakes have flooded the market too.

This is why having quick and easy access to a handy Hoodia Gordonii guide helps buyers learn how they can purchase the best Hoodia at a pocket-friendly price and get value for their money while also benefiting from genuine Hoodia aided weight loss!

So, the first thing to remember is that while there are many herbal diet pills in the market that claim to contain Hoodia, not all Hoodia is the same i.e. only Hoodia Gordonii (out of nearly 20 varieties of the plant) is the one containing the miracle molecule that fights food and thirst pangs and thus, helps users lose fat.

Buyers need to know how to check for genuine Hoodia Gordonii supplements by examining the actual powers of appetite suppression in the description on the bottle packaging of their choice and avoid the common pitfalls of uninformed consumers of Hoodia Gordonii weight loss supplements, such as buying over-priced or simply extract instead of genuine Hoodia products.

It is also essential for buyers of Hoodia Gordonii keen on fast and easy weigh loss to look out for the actual strength of Hoodia gordonii they are buying, which means knowing whether it contains a pure or simply extract (which is ineffective for fat reduction as it is a mild form) of Hoodia.

Buyers should also check if the Hoodia gordonii product they’ve chosen contains the appropriate amount for quick fat burning, any additional benefits like extra mineral or vitamin power and what is the recommended daily dosage frequency. They should also verify whether their Hoodia Gordonii supplement is from a certified source, like only South African hoodia has natural and pure weight loss properties (there are a lot of scams in the herbal weight loss market today, so buyers need to beware of fake hoodia on sale).

Finally, buyers need to compare the different varieties of Hoodia Gordonii supplements and forms available at best value for their money before making a purchase and also check the type of customer service being offered to them by the seller of the Hoodia Gordonii product in order to receive knowledgeable answers about any doubts they may have about using the product or its ingredients.

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The Kalahari Bushmen have known and understood the effects of the hoodia gordonii plant for many centuries. They would consume the extract of the plant before heading off on hunting excursions for days at a time. The plant was used to suppress hunger as well as thirst while they were hunting. It seemed to increase their energy and was thought to have some medicinal qualities such as being a deterrent to infections.

The Bushmen of the Kalahari are known as one of the oldest tribes, certainly one of the most primitive and are recognized for their survival skills in the hot, unforgiving desert. They may also be identified for their “trance dancing” and unique rock art. The ancestral history of the traditional Kalahari tribesmen can be traced back about twenty seven thousand years based on rock drawings that have been located and studied.

Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by western eyes in 1779 by a British Colonel in and around the Orange River and was studied and painted by him. It was recognized as belonging to the Succulent Stapelia variety of cactus. The year 1937 was when an anthropologist of Dutch heritage who studied the Kalahari bushmen, now known as the San People, realized that after they were sucking on the root of a succulent plant, the tribesmen would not eat for the duration of a two or three day hunting expedition. They instead would subsist on these hoodia gordonii roots to stem their hunger and thirst.

For many centuries, the San people used the hoodia gordonii plant as a treatment for indigestion and for treating small infections when they occurred but the main use was of more interest to westerners. The Bushmen used the meaty portion of the hoodia plant as an appetite suppressant when they ventured out on survival trips to hunt and feed their families. This particular use was worthy of a more serious look.

In 1977 The CSIR or the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, recognized the essential ingredient in hoodia gordonii responsible for suppressing the appetite and it was named P57. It was nearly twenty years later before a patent was awarded. The South Africans then approved the British based Pharmaceutical company Phytopharm the right to license it. Phytopharm worked in partnership with pharmaceutical heavyweight Pfizer to study and segregate the important components from the hoodia extract and synthesize them for mass production as an appetite suppressant.

In 2002 Pfizer let the rights go to the main element of hoodia gordonii. Some believed that for a company such as Pfizer to release the rights of such a promising appetite suppressant could only mean they found the evidence inconclusive or perhaps without merit at all as an oral supplement. Pfizer on the contrary said they ceased interest when it was determined that the problem of synthesizing P57 made it inconvenient to continue. Insiders have stated that there was some concern that certain components of the P57 had adverse effects on the liver and it would have been necessary to extend the research to intolerable levels in order to seek and attain FDA approval. This is an indication from the source that until further study is completed on hoodia those seeking to lose weight using hoodia should be very careful.

Finally in 2002 the CSIR indentified the San tribesmen as rights holders of hoodia gordonii which would give them a percentage of any profits and marketing spin offs as a result of the sales of hoodia. Hoodia Gordonii is now a protected species and can only be harvested in the wild by a select number of licensed corporations and sole individuals.

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It has been described by the Kalahari bushmen themselves as natures hunger buster. Hoodia gordonii looks like a cucumber with spines but when it is cracked open and the succulent contents are foisted upon the taste buds, the milky white substance from within it is said to curb appetite dramatically, reduce thirst and provide renewed energy. Sounds like a miracle plant and if you live in the southern end of Africa in the Botswana, Namibia and South African regions you could find pure hoodia in the wild rather than purchasing it in supplement form directly off the shelves.

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Hoodia makes your body not feel any hunger while it has no bad side effects whatsoever. It’s extracted from an African cactus.

Hoodia Gordonii 30 pills

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Over the last couple of years and since pharmaceutical giant Pfizer began researching hoodia and its unique elements for appetite suppression, the forms this miracle elixir have taken are numerous. Dried, liquified and powdered, hoodia seems to have much potential as an appetite control medicine that people have been searching for. There is a huge demand for hoodia gordonii now and the supply is really quite limited. This tight supply means there is a flurry of buying activity for the product.

With all the hype, marketing claims and promotions being paid for and plugged one would think someone would take the time and cover the expense to verify the wild claims of increased energy, improved mood and hunger control. One claim is that hoodia and its active element P57 will “fool your brain into believing you are full” hence your weight will simply drop off. Alright then but where is the scientific evidence to back this up.

Would these companies not make much more money if the FDA approved hoodia as a diet medicine to curb your hunger and decrease your weight? With no testing on humans in a controlled environment with the number of test subjects needed to warrant serious consideration by the FDA, hoodias potential may never actually be known. Physicians cannot in good conscious recommend hoodia to their patients without understanding potential health risks and the overall effectiveness of the drug.

Experts believe that it is not a myth that certain foods contain the ability to suppress appetite and control hunger. However, there is no guarantee that what works for the Kalahari tribesmen will act the same way with people who consume hoodia in supplement form. They will not be sucking on the actual root, it will have been refined and synthesized by the time it hits the shelves. One must consider the differences between the Sans People, the modern name for the Kalahari Bushmen, and the consumers of commercialized hoodia.

Westerners have far easier access to food and do not get nearly as much exercise as the San. There is also the proper dosage to consider. What amount of hoodia gordonii can be safely consumed to do the job and for what length of time will the hoodia elements for weight loss continue to be effective? These questions must be answered and this will only count as evidence when a worthy study is completed.

A small independent test group found that when ingesting undetermined amounts of P57, nine men who took the hoodia twice daily actually ate fewer calories and reduced body fat more than the placebo group of nine. The test was too small and too short to be of any more value than piquing the interest in hoodia. The results were not posted for any peer review to analyze how it was held and details of what the results were overall.

The study was completed by Phytopharm who had acquired the license for hoodia from the South African Government in 1997. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research of South Africa did the initial research to determine that P57 was the active ingredient in hoodia gordonii and that it was specifically responsible for suppressing hunger. By 2003 a Pfizer – Phytopharm alliance had crumbled because Pfizer determined it would just be too difficult to isolate and extract the P57 from the hoodia in order to synthesize into a drug for oral use.

Phytopharm has tried numerous times to get the ball rolling on hoodia testing, also entering and abandoning an agreement with Unilever to study and market various hoodia products to no avail. The explosion of interest in hoodia has meant the inclusion of the plant on the endangered species list since it was originally grown in the wild. Now there are farming enterprises established to organize and regulate the export of hoodia gordonii from South Africa as a legal source of supply.

Some wonder if this government regulation isn’t responsible for western companies losing interest in the development of hoodia as a diet drug or supplement with federal approval. It has become quite expensive to import hoodia and combined with the cost of research and development, could the limited supply and uncertainty of price and product be at the “root” of the hoodia purgatory status?

Hoodia potentially works because the P57, the active ingredient in hoodia gordonii impacts on the hypothalamus portion of the brain, which is central to appetite, control. The hoodia seemed to affect the metabolic energy in this particular part of the brain. It should be noted that the P57 was easily metabolized by the liver so there is a chance that copious amounts of it could be necessary to have the desired effect on the appetite. The question remains is there enough active ingredient in the current supplements to do the job.

Another health concern is that because P57 is metabolized in the liver. Often obese people will have secondary conditions affecting the liver or existing liver anomalies that can become problematic for the hoodia user. If any previously unknown side effects begin to surface as a result of using hoodia, the use of the product should be stopped immediately and a doctor notified. If an overweight person decides to try hoodia it should be done under a physicians supervision.

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Is Hoodia too good to be true?

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If you think your Hoodia Gordonii product is too good to be true, well, chances are that it is. Inexpensive Hoodia Gordonii products fall under this category. Hoodia Gordonii is very rare and because of that, it is also very expensive. It is true that Hoodia Gordonii is a miracle plant that has already helped millions of people lose weight, you just have to be willing to pay the price. Considering Hoodia Gordonii’s amazing effects, it is well worth it.

The cost of Hoodia Gordonii

Because of the popularity of Hoodia Gordonii, the South African government has placed it on the endangered species list and has very strict rules on who can buy and export the plant out of the country. The price on Hoodia Gordonii can be as high as $250-$300 per kilogram; if you find a bottle of Hoodia Gordonii that is selling for $20, chances are that it is a fake. While you are shopping for Hoodia, check out different prices and if a website offers a free trial, take advantage of it.

Fillers

An important thing to watch out for is fillers; some Hoodia Gordonii products available are selling Hoodia with fillers such as sawdust, plant skin, flowers, or even parts of the roots. They do this so that they only have to use the least amount of Hoodia Gordonii as possible to save them money. The bottle can say that it is 500mg, but you will actually be getting 50mg of the actual Hoodia Gordonii stem that contains the appetite suppressant and 450mg of roots and plant skin that do nothing for you.

Pure Hoodia Gordonii

Getting pure Hoodia Gordonii is essential if you really want to lose weight and eat less. Companies have to obtain two different documents that are required from the US and African governments to legally obtain the pure Hoodia species. Some companies will even advertise special lab analysis’s to prove they have authentic Hoodia Gordonii, before you buy, check out if your supplier offers this.

The Miracle Pill?

It is true that Hoodia Gordonii can suppress your appetite so that it is easier for you to lose weight. However, you cannot just take Hoodia and wait for the pounds to drop off on their own. Just like any other diet supplement, you must combine Hoodia Gordonii with a healthy diet and exercise so that you can create a healthier life style for yourself and to keep the pounds off long after you use them.

There are so many different claims made on Hoodia Gordonii today because of its growing popularity. Get the facts before you commit to buying any Hoodia Gordonii product. It is very true that Hoodia Gordonii will help you lose weight, you just have to make sure you buy pure Hoodia to achieve this goal.

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