Hoodia gordonii is a plant that is grown in the desserts of South Africa. It has been known for centuries by the local population to be an effective appetite and thirst suppressant which can be a very helpful tool when you are trying to lose weight. Hoodia comes in capsule, liquid, soft chew, and even tea form and is readily available at health food stores and online. Hoodia isn’t a brand, it’s an ingredient so you have many brands to choose from, just make sure that you find a brand that has only pure hoodia and check the concentration since it can range from 250 mg all the way up to 1,000 mg per tablet and that is one factor that can cause a variation in hoodia results.

There are approximately 20 varieties of hoodia but the appetite suppressant is only found in the hoodia gordonii which is often referred to as a cactus, but in reality it is a succulent and can take up to 5 years to mature and be harvested.

In all the years that it has been sold as a diet supplement, there have been no signs of any negative side effects associated with the consumption of hoodia, and if you look at the bushman of Africa who have been eating the plant for centuries with no ill effects it would seem to suggest that this is a safe diet supplement. It’s important to remember that one of the side effects is also a decrease in thirst so make sure you drink plenty of water throughout your day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

There haven’t been many studies done to ascertain the true effectiveness of hoodia. The only one that I have been able to find took 18 subjects and divided them into two groups, one group received a hoodia supplement and the other a placebo. After 15 days the group who was given the hoodia had lost weight and were eating an average of 1,000 calories per day less than those taking the placebo.

There was also a test done on rats which injected the hoodia directly into their brains with the effect being a reduction in the amount they ate. That study has to be taken with a grain of salt since it was performed on rats and since the hoodia was directly injected into their brains rather than administered via pill form as would be the case for humans.

While there is no real substantiated medical proof that hoodia is an effective diet aid, the anecdotal evidence, while not scientific, would seem to suggest a correlation between hoodia intake and a reduction in appetite. The bottom line is this: even if there is limited scientific study that backs up the claims of what hoodia can do, there is also a lack of evidence suggesting it can be harmful so what have you go to lose? Why not give it a try for yourself and you can find out what hoodia results you get… which is all that really matters anyway!

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There have always been new miracle diet supplements that seem to come into favor and disappear as quickly, usually under a cloud of suspicion that they have very bad side effects. Hoodia gordonii 500 is one of the newest in weight loss supplements to show up and so far, proves to be one of the most dependable and safe for achieving permanent weight loss.

Hoodia is only found in the deserts of South Africa and has been used for centuries by the San Bushmen who used it to suppress their appetite and thirst before they headed into the desert. The bushmen claim that the hoodia not only keeps their appetite and thirst in check but that it also gives them higher energy levels.

Hoodia is also called xhooba, khoba, ghaap, and hoodia cactus (though technically the plant is a succulent not a cactus). There are over 20 varieties of hoodia but the only one shown to help decrease appetite is hoodia gordonii. The supplements made from hoodia can vary greatly in their strength, they can start at 250 mg and go all the way up to 1,000 mg though 500 mg seems to be the popular choice since it isn’t too strong or too weak… it’s just right!

Hoodia has been featured on many news programs such as the BBC and 60 Minutes, it has been proven to be very effective for many people so it’s not a scam.

The compound in hoodia that is thought to be the ‘magic bullet’ of appetite suppressant is called P57 and is only found in the core of the plant, not in the skin or roots. For this reason it’s important to know what part of the plant the hoodia comes from when purchasing a supplement. The actual amount of P57 is considerably less in supplements that use the whole plant than in those that only use the core, therefore the price (and effectiveness) will also be less.

When purchasing hoodia look for a certification seal on the label stating that it is 100% pure hoodia. There are many unscrupulous vendors out there who will charge a premium for an inferior product, you have to do your homework. Check the label carefully before you buy.

Hoodia is renowned for it’s lack of serious side effects, though as always, the longer it’s in use the more things that may show up. Since it’s been used by the bushmen for centuries it would seem that it is safe, but remember the bushmen don’t have the same diet as we do and they don’t take it everyday or mix it with other supplements.

The one potential risk you do have to be on the lookout for is not eating or drinking enough to keep your body healthy and functioning properly. This appetite suppressant can also suppress your thirst so you have to remember to drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

If you feel like you could use a little help with your diet and exercise program, hoodia gordonii may be just the thing. When it comes to choosing the best dosage, many people opt to start in the middle, with hoodia gordonii 500 since they don’t want their appetite suppressant to be too powerful. Start there and see if it works best for you, and good luck with your diet program.

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If you’ve been seriously considering using a weight loss supplement to help you jump start your weight loss program, you’ve probably heard of and even considered using a product containing hoodia gordonii. This natural appetite suppressant comes from South Africa and has a long, rich history of helping suppress appetite as well as just general food cravings ( you know, those obnoxious times when you aren’t hungry but you still feel like eating something). This happens because the hoodia plant has a compound that can trick your brain into thinking that it’s full which will turn off your appetite. There are dozens of products on the market that have some hoodia or hoodia derivatives in them and one that is getting a lot of attention is hoodia dex l10 gordonii.

Even though hoodia based diet aids have been on the market for several years, there are still no reports of negative side effects when taking the product per label instructions… another reason this product is so popular among dieters. The only thing you really need to look out for is becoming dehydrated since hoodia can decrease your thirst as well as your hunger.

Dex L 1o Hoodia products are manufactured by Delmar Labs, Nutralab Inc. They were one of the first players in the hoodia game and remain one of the biggest manufacturers of hoodia based diet aids. Their first product was Dex L 10 Basic Diet Pills, they now offer Dex l 10 Complete as well as Dex L 10 Hoodia Gordonii Soft Chews which contain 250 mg of hoodia gordonii which is a lot when you consider that this is only intended as a snack and some regular pills don’t contain more.

Dex L 10 Hoodia supplements will land in the middle when it comes to comparison between other top hoodia brands in relation to price, and the percentage of hoodia per pill. Dex L 10 has 500mg of hoodia per pill (the amount of hoodia can range from between 250mg all the way up to 1000mg). Dex L10 is made up of pure hoodia and is certified. The cost per pill is around $1.39, again in the middle, with some products as low as $0.59 cents per pill and others as high as almost $2.00 per pill. Dex L10 comes in 60 pill size which will last most people about a month if they follow the dosage recommendations of two tablets in the morning with breakfast and two with dinner.

All in all, when it comes to choosing a hoodia diet supplement you have a lot of choices. Since this supplement has been shown to help with weight loss by suppressing the appetite and increasing the metabolism, it can be a very beneficial addition to your weight loss arsenal. With so many different brands to choose from it can be confusing, but since hoodia dex l10 gordonii has been around for a long time and it’s the middle of the road in terms of price and other attributes, it may be just the right supplement for you. The only way you’ll know for sure is to give it a try.

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