Hoodia Gordonii Safest Pills Available Today

There are several weight loss pills marketed today, however one which has become quite popular is called Hoodia Gordonii. This pill is made of a plant with the same name, it is also known by several other names such as Hoodia cactus, South African desert cactus, Ghaap, etc. The pronunciation of its popular commercial name is Hoo-dee-ahh. This plant grows primarily in the semi-deserts of South Africa where it was discovered by local tribes and used for its amazing properties. The specific areas where this plant has been found are: Angola, Botswana and Namibia.

One of the reasons Hoodia emerged and gained popularity is due to ban of the dangerous pill "Ephedra" which is known to cause several dangerous side effects and even death. Hoodia has not shown dangerous side effects after being tested in first animals and then people. The properties of Hoodia were first tested by South African indigenous tribes (the San Bushmen) who ate this plant during extended hunting trips, they knew that this plant had substances which suppressed their hunger and thirst allowing them to push themselves far enough until they were able to get some food.

The Hoodia plant resembles a cactus which is why it is referred to as the desert cactus, however this plant shouldn't be confused with traditional desert cactus which lack the properties of this plant. It is also said that Hoodia is actually a succulent plant once it is properly prepared, however the process of harvesting the plant involves a lot of work, for instance the plant takes about five years for the it purple flowers to appear which indicates it is ready to be cut and processed.

The active ingredient which suppresses hunger and thirst is called p57 and has only be found in this desert plant, p57 is a steroidal glycoside which triggers chemical reactions within our body allowing us to loose weight. According to studies conducted by the manufacturer Phytopharm which involved 18 humans, it was found that the use of this substance reduced the food intake of all subjects which allowed them to reduce the intake of 1000 calories on average.

p57, Hoodia's active ingredient has shown no dangerous side effects, however running the risk of stating the obvious, people who take several pills for different medical conditions should consult their physician before using Hoodia pills, pregnant woman should stay away from any diet pill until the baby is born and their doctor indicates it is safe to start a weight loss program.

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