Hoodia
A natural appetite suppressant, fool your body to think it's
full!
The
Hoodia gordonii plant (pronounced HOO-dee-ah) grows in the Kalahari
Desert region of South Africa. Hoodia gordonii grows in clumps of green upright
stems. Although it looks like a cactus it is categorized as a succulent. Several
species are grown as garden plants, and one species, Hoodia gordonii, has been
investigated for use as an appetite suppressant. This impressive plant contains
a special substance, which may act on the brain by sending a signal to stop the
cravings for food.* It has been used for centuries by the San People of the
Kalahari to stave off hunger and thirst when they traveled across the vast
desert..
In 1977, the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) isolated the ingredient in hoodia - now known as P57 - which is
responsible for its appetite suppressant effect, and patented it in 1996.* In
2002, CSIR officially recognized the San tribes people's rights over Hoodia,
allowing them to take a percentage of the profits and any spin-offs resulting
from the marketing of Hoodia. Hoodia gordonii is a protected plant which may
only be wild-harvested by individuals and the few companies who have been
granted a license.
It has been suggested that the P57 molecule found in pure Kalahari Hoodia
Gordonii works by mimicking the effect that glucose has on nerve cells in the
brain in effect fooling the body into thinking it is full, even when it is not,
thus curbing the appetite.* It's very different from dietary stimulants. Hoodia
has no stimulant effects at all.
If you haven't heard about the supplement Hoodia gordonii, there's no doubt
you will very soon. Hoodia, a natural appetite suppressant, is earning attention
as a potentially powerful aid in the focus on losing weight. Hoodia is not some
sort of miracle diet pill. You can't just take a few Hoodia every day, eat all
you want, and lose weight. However, when taken in combination with a
well-balanced diet and regular exercise, Hoodia gordonii can effectively support
your goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Serving Size 1 Caplet
Servings Per Container 60
Hoodia Gordonii Extract(Aerial Stems, 20:1) 500mg
Other Ingredients
Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium
Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze
Directions For Ultimate Nutrition Hoodia: Take 1 caplet at least 30 minutes
prior to breakfast and 1 caplet one hour prior to lunch. For best results take
with 8 oz (240 mL) of water.
