Hoodia Gordonii - Ancient Plant Secrets To Modern Day Weight Loss
Hoodia Gordonii is a natural plant which is used to suppress the appetite
. The miracle molecule in Hoodia Gordonii is P57 which acts to trick the hypothalamus into believing that the stomach has eaten. The appetite reduced making the process of weight loss easier to manage. There are suggestions that Hoodia also improves mood and has a "feel good, aphrodisiac effect."
Hoodia is from the succulent family. It has a bitter taste and has a very similar appearance to cucumber. The plant thrives in hot, dry conditions and takes from 5 to 7 years to reach full plant maturity. Hoodia is native to the Kalahari Desert region in South Africa but also grows in Botswana, Namibia and Angola.
African folklore states that Hoodia was used by the nomadic African tribesman to suppress the appetite before they went out on hunting trips. The skin and spines of the plant were manually removed by the huntsmen before consumption.
Hoodia grows in thickets of vibrant green upright stems and isspecifically a succulent rather than a cactus. There are around 20 types of the species. Hoodia Gordonii is the only type that gives the appetite suppression effect. Although the plant is a relatively new to the weight loss scene, it has been used for centuries with positive effects.
Researchers isolated the P57 molecule in 1995. The isolation process was patented and the rights sold to Phytopharm - a British company. In 1998, Phytopharm singed a licensing agreement with Pfizer pharmaceuticals.
There are no known side effects to taking Hoodia Gordonii. It does not increase muscle mass and it doesn't burn fat. The only area that Hoodia works on is the hypothalamus in the brain to control the stomach sensation.
Hoodia Gordonii's ability to reduce the appetite is remarkable. Used in conjunction with exercise, it is an ideal complement to any balanced diet as an effective weight loss aid.
Hoodia Gordonii - Ancient Plant Secrets To Modern Day Weight Loss