H57 Hoodia is an over-the-counter dietary supplement marketed to individuals looking to lose weight. The makers of the product claim that the supplement helps suppress the appetite, boost the metabolism and stabilize blood sugar levels. Before taking any type of supplement, you should consult with your physician about the safety and effectiveness of the product.
Features
Ingredients included in the H57 Hoodia dietary supplement include Hoodia gordonii, green tea extract and cinnamon extract. The Hoodia gordonii in the supplement contains the active molecule P57, which is purported to send a signal to the brain that makes the user feel full, states the Diet Spotlight website.
Usage
To use H57 Hoodia, you are instructed to consume two tablets twice a day. The first dose should be taken in the morning and the second dose in the afternoon. Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water and on an empty stomach.
Side Effects
You may develop side effects while taking H57 Hoodia. Although hoodia and cinnamon have no reported side effects, you may experience headache, jitteriness, rapid heartbeat and dizziness from the green tea.
Expert Insight
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, studies have found that cinnamon can lower blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides. These findings were published in a 2004 edition of the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry." It is recommended that one teaspoon of cinnamon should be consumed per day to benefit from the spice. According to the University of Maryland, the polyphenols in green tea may have a fat-burning effect, which may also help to achieve weight loss.
Warning
Although hoodia has been used by native Africans to suppress the appetite, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim, states the Mayo Clinic. None of the claims made by supplements that contain hoodia have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Furthermore, some products marketed as containing hoodia have been found not to contain the herb.
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