The appetite, or psychological desire to eat, is a learned sensation that depends on emotions and memories and can be influenced by external forces. The sight or smell of food induces cravings that are tied to moods, emotions and habits rather than hunger. Effective control of these psychological desires requires intervention by will power, easily defeated by environmental factors such as the smell of cinnamon buns in the shopping mall or hamburgers in the fast food court. The unsuspecting dieter soon discards any motivation to lose weight for a physical sensation. As a result, vitamin and supplement companies have developed appetite suppressants from various herbs that help you control the appetite and ignore outside influences.
Hoodia
Hoodia gordonii, the full name for this product made from cactus, makes your brain think you are full even if you have not eaten. Although it is not a stimulant, the medical community does not know all of its potential side effects. Like other supplements, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not evaluated the safety or effectiveness of Hoodia so buy it from a reputable source.
If you need help with occasional hunger pangs (especially at night) then this drug is for you. Use it daily, as directed, and do not take more than the recommended amount. Be patient because it may take a few days to feel the affects of Hoodia. In the United States, Hoodia is available from manufacturers under many different product names.
Caralluma Extract
Caralluma fimbriata is the full name for an edible cactus plant used as a supplement for weight loss plans. This plant comes from India, where it grows wild in cities, is a common roadside shrub and marks boundaries in gardens. The native people use locally available resources for survival so they cook Caralluma like a vegetable, preserve it for chutney and pickles, or eat it raw. They use this cactus to suppress hunger when hunting. Caralluma is commonly known as the famine food in India. In the United States, one company (Gencor Nutrients) manufactures a proprietary formula from the Caralluma extract and sells it as a dietary supplement, Slimaluma.
Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate is a drink like coffee or tea. In fact, it has the same antioxidant properties as green tea. The plant comes from South America. It contains caffeine and theobromine, a central nervous system stimulant that helps dieters. These ingredients combined with theophylline (also found in tea) suppress the appetite and boost metabolism.
Soluble Fiber
Soluble fiber does not sound like an appetite suppressant but it is the most inexpensive and natural appetite suppressant, found in all plant foods, like beans and peas, whole grains, fruits (oranges and apples) and vegetables (potatoes and carrots). Soluble fiber makes you feel full longer because it takes the stomach longer to empty, so sugar from carbohydrates is released and absorbed by the body slower than usual. For convenience, you can find soluble fiber supplements with flaxseed or psyllium at most health food stores.
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