“Take a pill and not feel hungry for 10-12
hours, possibly even more” isn’t it amazing? At the
same time you put off weight by losing the extra fat because of your
low calorie intake.
Correspondents and Journalists who have been in South Africa studied
the merits and the effects of Hoodia
Gordonii.
So is Hoodia too good to be true?
I hope that you all have been heard about another weight loss wonder
i.e. Ephedra. Several years back Ephedra was banned because it resulted
in the death of many people who used it. Therefore the question that
arises is: is it 100% safe to use Hoodia Gordonii?
Hoodia Safety
When the same question comes in your mind regarding Hoodia Gordonii,
there is one good news and one bad news. Let us start with the good
one.
What we know about Hoodia gordonii is as follows:
Native place of Hoodia Gordonii is South Africa and in ancient time the
tribes used it to coup with their thirst and hunger, with no known side
effects.
We know that Hoodia gordonii contains an active ingredient, which is
responsible for its capacity to coup with thirst and hunger, known as
P57. Researches were performed on some obese people and noted weight
and fat loss with out any negative side effect.
The last and final thing we know is that it is not a stimulant like
Ephedra or any other natural weight loss product that work on the
fundament of increasing body’s metabolism and
that’s why it does not give any side effects like high blood
pressure, elevated heart rate, nervousness, nausea or vomiting.
Now it is time to know about bad news.
1) Still we need more researches to know sufficient about Hoodia.
2) Hoodia works on the principal of suppressing thirst and appetite,
which can cause dehydration. So one should take enough water before
taking a pill or capsule of Hoodia to coup with the condition of
dehydration.
3) Hoodia can be dangerous to people with diabetes because diabetic
patient may suffer from sudden fall in sugar level.
4) It is yet not known about the reaction of Hoodia gordonii with other
drugs. So it is recommended to consult your physician before taking
other drugs with Hoodia gordonii.
However, it is suggested to take proper advice of dietician and your
personal doctor before taking Hoodia Gordonii; especially if you are
using it with other allopathic drugs.