Does Hoodia Work?

So does Hoodia work? If you've seen some of the outrageous claims made by Hoodia sellers, chances are you're wondering if Hoodia really works.

In simple terms: Yes - it works for most people.  It has helped a lot of people lose weight without feeing hungry (not to mention the San tribesman who have been using Hoodia for years to help them suppress their appetites on their long hunting trips.)

When you look around and read the testimonials and reviews on Hoodia, you'll see how many people it has helped to lose weight without feeling hungry.

Many people have reported that they don't even want to eat when taking Hoodia.  This is helpful for those of us who are also emotional overeaters. 

In terms of actual weight loss results, people have reported losing up to 24 pounds in 1 month and up to 5 pounds per week (testimonial results take from Hoodia XR and H57 Hoodia customers).

Many doctors are also reporting how Hoodia works with their patients to lose weight quickly and safely:

"In my 30 years of clinical experience as an Ob/Gyn, I have never seen such a medical breakthrough in the management of weight loss.  The synthetic "diet pills" have too many adverse side effects and just do not work, the fad diets are just that and short lived.  I tell my patients to do it the Natural Way:...African Hoodia Gordonii (Desert Burn ZA 750)"

- Joseph A Varallo, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. (Desert Burn website)

So how does Hoodia work?

Scientists believe that the reason for it's appetite suppressing effects is a molecule called "P 57". Normally when you eat, the glucose in your body rises and eventually signals to your brain (the hypothalamus) that you are full.

It is believed that the P 57 molecule mimics the effect that glucose has on your brain, telling the hypothalamus (which is responsible for hunger and fullness feelings) that you feel full. Consequently you have no desire to eat.

In fact, it is reported that P57 is actually 10,000 times stronger than glucose at signalling your hypothalamus to stop eating.

One of the first studies of Hoodia Gordonii was done in the UK on obese patients.  Half of the volunteers were given Hoodia, the other half a placebo.  The subjects were allowed to do nothing but read, watch television and eat (with open access to food).

After 15 days, it was found that those taking Hoodia had reduced their calorie intake by 1000 calories a day.  Despite having unlimited access to food, the Hoodia subjects lost weight without feeling hungry.

So we know that Hoodia works at suppressing the appetite and helping people lose weight naturally.

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