Thursday, December 25, 2008

Is Hoodia Gordonii the Weight Loss Miracle You Were Waiting For?

By Ricardo d Argence

Hoodia Gordonii is a desert plant native to the southern regions of Africa. It has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries in folk medicine. It has been used as an apetite suppressant on long hunts in the desett and the indigenous peoples of the area have used the herb to treat indigestion and to flight.

The latter use for Hoodia Gordonii has garnered plenty of interest in the West and as a result has become a component of numerous natural weight reduction plans.

Since the early research into the weight loss benefits of Hoodia Gordoni in 1977, only a few companies have been allowed to produce it for that purpose due primarily to restrictions on cultivating the plant for mass production.

Although there have been no proven data that shows Hoodia Gordonii to suppress appetites in humans, it has been used to suppress appetites in humans during indigenous history and similar effect have been exhibited in animal testing.

The component in Hoodia Gordonii that triggers the appetite supression response in the body of early research into the way the plant works and how to market it for weight loss were halted due to the expense and complexity of synthesizing.

This plant is nearly extinct so, it may become extinct if use and cultivation of the plant is not strictly monitored.

A lot of people think that Hoodia Gordonii will help them to suppress their appetite. What they don't know is that, in oreder to achieve that, they need higher dosages than most of websites report.

The herb also works best in a carbohydrate-controlled diet and a stable blood sugar level, as the plant does not react in the same way with a diet of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates. As with any herbal remedy, you need to take just the right amount, three times daily for an extended period of time to see results.

You should not take excessive doses of Hoodia Gordonii in an attempt to lose additional weight. Herbal remedies need time in order to work, and this specific one works along with the types of foods you eat. Consequently, even someone thinking of using Hoodia Gordonii for weight reduction should use it as a component of a general diet and exercise plan.

Taking a large amount of any hurb will not help you in a bigger way. You will not be able to maintain your overall health and you will not achieve the results you want or Hoodia Gordonii may work for you, but it cannot be taken in place of diet and exercise. - 16004

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