About Hoodia gordonii

Overview

Hoodia (pronounced HOOD-ee-uh) is the next generation of supplement available to help you win the battle of the bulge. There are over a dozen different species of Hoodia, but Hoodia gordonii is the only one that can help you lose fat. Hoodia is a cactus-like like plant which is indigenous to South Africa. African Bushmen have used it for thousands of years to stave off hunger and quench their thirst during long hunts in the Kalahari Desert.

Discovery of P57

Hoodia has just recently been discovered by Western cultures. Scientists have isolated the compound that suppresses the appetite, which is called P57. Further tests have indicated that P57 may also burn fat by raising the body's metabolism and help with indigestion. Due the interest in Hoodia, ABC, BBC, CBS 60 Minutes, CNN and Oprah’s O Magazine have all covered it.

Only real Hoodia works

Because of Hoodia’s recent explosive popularity, many manufacturers have tried to synthesize P57. Studies have shown synthesized P57 to be of little or no benefit. The only way to get beneficial P57 is to get it straight from the plant. Furthermore, studies have also shown that the qualities of P57 are most potent when grown in the region of South Africa. Not all manufacturers use potent Hoodia in their products.

Hoodia is not Ephedra and does not have any of the adverse side effects that Ephedra has. Hoodia is an appetite suppressant and Ephedra is a stimulant. Please visit Hoodia vs. Ephedra to learn more about the differences.