Hoodia gordonii is found in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. It is often confused with cactus plants because of its succulent qualities. In recent years, it has been marketed a diet aid. This popularity stems from the molecule P57 and its ability to suppress the appetite. Scientists from the British company Phytopharm are performing research on hoodia and how it affects appetite, according to Drugs.com.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in hoodia weight loss products is South African hoodia gordonii. The amount of hoodia in each serving varies from brand to brand. Hoodia Gordonii Plus has 400mg per serving, while Hoodia XR and Vital Hoodia 1000 have 1,000 mg per serving. Other ingredients in the Hoodia Gordonii Plus product include green tea, magnesium and bromelain, according to Best Hoodia Reviews.
Quality
When purchasing hoodia diet products, read the label thoroughly. Products that are purchased online at discounted prices may not be of the best quality. The only active ingredient in hoodia diet products should be hoodia gordonii, according to Healthasli.
Many products contain fillers and other herbs. These fillers reduce the amount of hoodia the capsules or pills contain, and can reduce the effectiveness of the product. This also means that you are paying for more but getting less of the actual product.
Benefits
Hoodia is used for its ability to suppress the appetite. Hoodia Gordonii Plus includes bromelain, protease and amylase and lipase which aid digestion. These ingredients are thought to enhance the body's ability to break down and use hoodia more effectively.
Hoodia XR and Vital Hoodia 1000 both contain 1000 mg of hoodia in contrast to Hooida Gordonii Plus' 400mg. Hoodia XR and Vital Hoodia 1000 have more of the hoodia because they are extended release formulas, according to Best Hoodia Reviews. They are broken down over longer periods of time. Three capsules are taken over the course of the day, while 9 or more are needed of the formulas that contain less hoodia.
Side Effects
Hoodia gordonii does not have stimulant qualities and works by making the brain believe that the stomach is full, according to Drugs.com. There has been little research done on the side effects resulting from the use of hoodia. Talk to a physician and get a complete physical before starting any herbal diet or supplement.
Price
The 2010 prices of hoodia products varied according to the amount of hoodia each product contains and its form. Hoodia Gordonii Plus, Hoodia X57 and Hoodia Balance start at $39.95 for a month's supply. Hoodia XR and Vital Hoodia 1000 cost $49.95 per month. The most expensive encapsulated product reviewed by Best Hoodia Reviews was Desert Burn ZA 750. The price for one month's supply was $59.95. These prices did not reflect shipping and handling. In some cases, one or two extra bottles were include along with other free gifts. Many companies offer a bulk discount when buying several month's worth of product at a time. These discounts range between $10 and $14 per month.
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