How to find Hoodia supplements

Hoodia Gordonii is a type of cactus found exclusively in South Africa. This plant has long standing medicinal uses by the indigenous people to treat different stomach illnesses such as indigestion, but it is its hunger suppressing abilities which have become the most popular recently. For centuries this plant has been used before going on a long hunt to suppress appetite once consumed. This would allow the hunters to stay out longer without the need to carry large amounts of food with them. For those familiar with Lord of the Rings, this plant was essentially the Elven Lambda Bread of the South African Desert.

It wasn’t until the late twentieth-century that scientists were able to isolate P57, the active ingredient of the Hoodia plant that causes appetite suppression. This was patented in 1996, and released to the general public by Pfizer in 2002. Ever since, the popularity of this supplement has increased and a variety of products have been released containing Hoodia. Many of these products contain other ingredients which can dilute the effectiveness of P57 so it is important for consumers to research any Hoodia Gordonii product thoroughly before purchasing it.

To add to the confusion of Hoodia products the US Department of Agriculture has imposed restrictions on the Hoodia plant which require a permit to import it. This has caused manufacturers to severely dilute their products since Hoodia is expensive to import. The best way to verify that a product contains the P57 ingredient is to look for reports from independent labs which test for the presence of the Hoodia Gordonii plant.

Hoodia products only suppresses hunger, they do not actually make you lose weight like Alli Pills or similar products. For those of us who know that we’re not hungry and still eat anyway we will not see much benefit from Hoodia Gordonii. Hoodia is ideal for people who find themselves hungry between meals. It is important to not use it to skip meals or eat portions to small too satisfy your daily nutritional requirements. If you do so you may find yourself feeling less energetic and could end up with serious medical complications.

Since Hoodia curbs your thirst as well as your hunger it is important to make sure you drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. There have been some reported side effects for people with specific medical conditions so it would be a good idea to consult your doctor before starting this, or any nutritional supplement.

Because it can be difficult to find Hoodia products that actually contain Hoodia Gordonii and the P57 supplement I researched the most popular products that actually contain Hoodia. I recommend that you research the ingredients in these products to make sure they won’t effect you adversely. Amazon.com has a lot of reviews on these products so I suggest that you take a look there first.

Power Pops with Hoodia come in 8 different flavors and have approximately 28 calories. Star Magazine and Extra TV have both recommended these pops, they are one of the most popular Hoodia products because they taste good (according the the reviews on Amazon.com) and are a great snack that will hold you over until your next meal. It is important to remember they are not candy, and only consume them when you need to suppress your appetite. The ingredients in power pops are: Hoodia, Citrimax, L-Tyrosine, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Guarana, Natural Flavors, and Corn Syrup.

Hoodia Gordonii Plus capsules are the most recommended Hoodia pills on Amazon.com. These are designed to be taken one hour before each meal (lunch and dinner) and allow you to eat less food during the meal without feeling hungry afterwords. Two capsules of Hoodia Gordonii Plus has the following ingredients: Hoodia(400mg), Magnesium(250mg), Garcina Cambogia Extract(50mg), Green Tea Extract(50mg), Gelatin Capsules, Protease, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase, Invertase, Lactase, Maltase, Papain, and Bromelain.

Bija Hoodia Slimming Tea is an excellant way to take the edge off your hunger during the day. This can be prepared before a meal to allow you to feel more satisfied with smaller portions, or you can have a cup of tea during the day to prevent yourself from getting hungry before your next meal. The ingredients in Bija Hoodia Slimming Tea are: Hoodia, Green Tea, Magnolia Bark, Oatstraw Herb, Garcinia Cambogia, Bitter Orange, and Grapefruit.