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Here is some information on Hoodia...


What is Hoodia?

Hoodia is a succulent plant belonging to the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family which consists of approximately 20 species, including Hoodia gordonii. It has recently been in the spotlight - featured on a segment of CBS's 60 Minutes and brought to the western world as a supplement for diet to aid in obesity and weight loss by suppressing appetite. For thousands of years, Hoodia has been used by San bushmen populating the arid territories of South Africa and Namibia. These bushmen chewed pieces of Hoodia on long hunting trips to curb hunger and quench thirst. They had little concept of dieting, but learned that this plant provided stamina and curbed hunger during prolonged periods without food. Hoodia's appetite-suppressing ingredient, known as P57, seems to send a signal to the hypothalamus of the brain that tells the body it is no longer hungry. This brain message is much stronger than that of glucose.*

What are Hoodia's Benefits?

Many people worldwide are at risk from conditions related to obesity, such as heart disease and diabetes. Hoodia research with subjects has shown the reduction of appetite along with a reduced caloric intake. A person with little willpower to control overeating can find that they no longer feel hungry. Hoodia may well be a dieter's dream come true in that it fools the brain into thinking it has already consumed food and feels full and satisfied.*

Supplement Recommendation

Look for a product that has been naturally extracted and grown or ethically wild crafted without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or preservatives; preferably in a vegetarian capsule. Be sure it is a true standardized full spectrum herbal supplement without fillers, binders or common allergens. A good product on the market today is Hoodia gordonii.

References

Tulp OL, Harbi NA, Mihalov J, DerMarderosian A. Effect of Hoodia plant on food intake and body weight in lean and obese LA/Ntul//-cp rats. FASEB J 2001 Mar 7;15(4):A404.

Tulp OL, Harbi NA, DerMarderosian A. Effect of Hoodia plant on weight loss in congenic obese LA/Ntul//-cp rats. FASEB J 2002 Mar 20;16(4):A648.
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CBS News...
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/...in656458.shtml

Fact file...
http://www.phytopharm.co.uk/hoodia_faq.html

Hoodia scam...
http://www.newstarget.com/006016.html

Research...
http://www.iamshaman.com/hoodia/research.htm

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