Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant from South Africa that claims to have appetite suppressant properties based on its African folklore claims that Hoodia gordonii was once used as a way of suppressing appetite, thirst and hunger during nomadic hunting expeditions by Bushman through South African deserts.

Hoodia gordonii may be an effective appetite suppressant for humans

Limited studies have shown that Hoodia gordonii may suppress appetite in humans, as it tricks the brain into thinking the stomach is full. Hoodia gordonii research and its efficacy as an appetite suppressant are nascent.

Hoodia gordonii gaining in popularity as appetite suppressant

The media continues to boast about Hoodia gordonii and its appetite suppressant capability, making Hoodia gordonii a best seller in North America and certain parts of the EU.

The efficacy of Hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant

Hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant is basically only confirmed in folklore. Preliminary studies show that it's possible to produce an appetite suppressant from Hoodia gordonii that may hold promise for weight control, but the recent outcomes from two separate small clinical studies of Hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant do not justify claims of weight loss¹.

Hoodia gordonii has yet to reveal any adverse side effects in humans or in studies. As a result, the aggressive marketing of Hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant by manufacturers and suppliers continues. Marketing success should not be construed as a claim that Hoodia gordonii is a proven appetite suppressant.

Hoodia Gordonii - Easy-to-Understand Q&A about Hoodia Gordonii

Q: What is Hoodia Gordonii?

Hoodia Gordonii is a prickly succulent plant that grows in South Africa and resembles cactus.

Q: There's a lot of skepticism that surrounds Hoodia Gordonii. What exactly does Hoodia Gordonii accomplish?

Although Hoodia Gordonii continues to undergo efficacy tests, some Hoodia Gordonii companies are saying that Hoodia Gordonii can help reduce calorie intake and lower body fat.

Q: Will Hoodia Gordonii suppress my appetite?

Appetite suppression is one Hoodia Gordonii claim.

Q: Is the claim substantiated that Hoodia Gordonii suppresses the appetite?

Some research indicates that Hoodia Gordonii may trick you into feeling full on an empty stomach.

Q: Are there side effects to Hoodia Gordonii?

The research on Hoodia Gordonii is nascent, so it's tough to say if Hoodia Gordonii has side effects.

Q: How much Hoodia Gordonii should I take to get results?

Conjecture suggests that people experience success with Hoodia Gordonii when taking two capsules of 400 mg Hoodia Gordonii daily.

Q: In what forms is Hoodia Gordonii available?

Hoodia Gordonii comes in capsules, shakes, concentrated liquids, powders and teas.

Q: Can I lose weight with Hoodia Gordonii?

Weight loss with Hoodia Gordonii depends on a lot of factors that revolve around diet and exercise. If you have a bad diet and don't get much exercise, don't get your hopes too high with Hoodia Gordonii.

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¹ Stephen Holt, Thomas V. Taylor. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. Dec 2006 i281 p99(6).