Friday, February 27, 2009

Hoodia For A Weight Loss Program

By Jason Carlson

A new diet supplement to recently come on the scene is made from a South African cactus called hoodia gordonii. Hoodia has been used for many years by south african bushmen to stave off the effects of hunger. Recently a 60 minutes special gave mass exposure to hoodia as a diet supplement and found it to be very effective without any side effects.

As obesity continues to grow all around the globe, people are all looking for ways to fight the epidemic. For many people were Hoodia is the solution for them. It is all natural and has no side effects.

Drug companies have tried to re-create the Hoodia compound synthetically but they have not found one yet. Until a synthetic version is available, the only real Hoodia available is the South African.

The lucky thing is that natural Hoodia is available. It is rather expensive because it is a rare and limited supplied item, but it works and has shown to have good results.

While more tests are being done, reports of people using Hoodia for weight loss has been very positive. Again, there are no reported side effects and what Hoodia really does is work to curb a person's appetite.

The supplements combined with hoodia are very powerful for weight loss, but hoodia even by itself is very powerful as an appetite suppressant. If you are interested in using Hoodia, it is the recommended to seek out the pure form.

When you take this diet supplement, it is important to continue to eat sensibly. It is also important to use exercise as a part of an overall health regimen. 30 minutes of exercise per day is critical, and Hoodia should not be used only as a weight loss product. It should be combined with an overall lifestyle change strategy.

Before you start any diet regimen, make sure you speak to your doctor. Only your doctor and you can determine if any diet or product makes sense for you and your specific health situation. - 16004

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