Does Pure Hoodia Really Help You Lose Weight ?

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1. Momma Knows says:

   February 9, 2010 at 11:31 pm

   I am a big fan of hoodia. It is the first “diet” product that I have used that has actually worked. However I did have to try many brands before I found one that worked. Some did absolutely nothing at all.
   Here is some info that I found, that might help.
   Made popular by such celebrities as Oprah Winfrey and by television shows such as 60 Minutes, Hoodia Gordonii is gaining widespread attention as an all natural weight loss supplement.
   But what exactly is Hoodia Gordonii and how does it aid in weight loss?
   Understanding Hoodia Gordonii
   Hoodia Gordonii is a plant very similar in appearance to the cactus which grows mainly in southern Africa. The six foot plant, which is native to the Kalahari Desert, has been used for hundreds of years by the indigenous people of Southern Africa to quench thirst and to suppress appetite on long trips across the desert.
   In recent times, clinical trials done by drug giant Pfizer and others have emerged indicating Hoodia as a powerful weight loss supplement. In one such study conducted in the UK, one group of volunteers was given a placebo while another group of volunteers was given an extract of Hoodia Gordonii. Both groups were then sent home and told to go about their lives as they normally would. Two weeks later, results showed that the group that was given the Hoodia extract reduced their caloric intake by 1,000 calories per day with no extra effort whatsoever. This study, and others like it, concluded that Hoodia Gordonii helps dieters lose weight by suppressing the appetite.
   How Hoodia Gordonii Works
   Studies done on Hoodia shows that it contains natural substances which, when ingested, causes your brain to think that you are full and eliminates the desire to eat. This makes Hoodia a powerful appetite suppressant and an excellent addition to any weight loss program.
   Why Hoodia Liquid Works Best
   In order for Hoodia Pills to work they must go through your digestive system. Not only does it take the hoodia pills longer to reach your bloodstream then a liquid does, but your digestive juices attack the hoodia losing some of the potency. With a liquid the absorption rate is 95 – 98%, while with pills it is only 2 – 20% maximum. Pills are also sometimes hard to swallow but a liquid hoodia can be taken by putter a dropper full under your tongue or mixing in a glass of water or juice. Plus liquid hoodia also tastes good. I like the hoodia at http://www.besthoodiagordonii.com
   You can easily see why the hoodia liquid is clearly the better choice.
   Making Hoodia Gordonii Part Of Your Weight Loss Program
   While Hoodia Gordonii shows a lot of promise as a powerful appetite suppressant, it is important to note that there is no magical solution when it comes to weight loss. An intelligent weight loss program should be combined with sensible changes in your lifestyle that include moderate exercise such as strength training which builds strength and endurance.
   Additionally, attention should be paid to your diet and care should be taken to avoid foods that are high in sugars such as potatoes, baked goods, candy and other types of sugar containing foods.
   Healthy, wholesome foods should make up your diet which includes unsaturated fats from olive oil and canola oil, for example, and omega-3 rich oils found in fish and other seafood.
   Moreover, healthy weight loss should never go over two pounds per week. If you are on a weight loss program that goes beyond that, it is likely to include loss of muscle and bone density. While it may be easier to lose muscle mass and bone density, it is a lot harder to gain it back. A loss of bone density can lead to fractures, injuries and more serious illnesses such as osteoporosis. It is for this reason, therefore, that most dieticians suggest that weight loss should not go over more than two pounds of body fat per week in order to avoid the loss of muscle mass.
   Additionally, full hydration during any weight loss program is essential especially while taking a supplement like Hoodia Gordonii because, in addition to suppressing the appetite, it will also eliminate your thirst as well.
2. tickle_p… says:

   February 10, 2010 at 12:11 am

   A friend of mine ordered some a few weeks ago, and she’s already lost a noticable amount of weight. She says she doesn’t have much of an appetite (although she eats, just not alot). She also says it makes her thirsty, but that’s probably one way it helps you lose weight. Just drink water, not soda (soda’s evil)!!! I’m gonna order some myself!!
   gotbody.com type in hoodia in search engine and it’s the first option, the green bottle.
   Oh, and this isn’t some weird concoction, from what I have read. It simply comes from a cactus plant. So I don’t think it’s just another weird diet product. More natural.
   My friend (and Oprah) said you have to be careful what you buy. The stuff in the stores has maybe a tiny bit of hoodia in it, and it doesn’t work as advertised. This pill she got from this website is the real deal, and Oprah said you can get the real deal online too, so it’s for real.
3. Random says:

   February 10, 2010 at 12:49 am

   Hi there! I have tried the hoodia weight loss pill, and it didn’t work for me. It is supposed to suppress your hunger so that you don’t eat alot. It didn’t suppress mine for long. Don’t waste your money is my advice.
4. purple_l says:

   February 10, 2010 at 1:15 am

   Does it help you lose weight? I doubt it. It doesn’t look any different than all the other weight loss pills out there, they all make the same promises, that they are the one this time! Have any of them worked? No.