Is Hoodia the Way to Weight Loss?

One of the reasons why most people find it difficult to lose weight is that they are unable to control their appetite, and often end up overeating high calorie foods. If only there was a way to control one’s appetite, it would make the path to weight loss much easier. Hoodia is often considered magical because of the amazing affect it has on the body’s appetite.

How Can Hoodia Help Me Lose Weight?

Hoodia is a plant that grows mostly in the desert of the Kalahari and is similar to the cactus in its appearance. This fleshy, thorny and succulent plant has over 10 species but the Hoodia Gordonii has become popular because of its affects on appetite.

Hoodia helps you lose weight by convincing your hypothalamus that your body is full and it is not required to eat. The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that is responsible for sending signals to the rest of the body indicating whether it is hungry or full. These signals are sent according to the level of blood sugar in the body.

Hoodia is a natural appetite suppressant and has been around for centuries now. It grows freely in the Kalahari Desert. But because it takes long to grow fully, mature scientists have started growing it in plantations in South Africa. After extensive research it was found that a molecule in the Hoodia was responsible for the appetite suppression. This molecule is referred to as P57.

Hoodia makes you feel full and content but not as if you have overeaten. Since you don’t feel hungry often you may also find yourself motivated to opt for a regular exercise routine. It is found to be most effective when the user eats a balanced diet and also exercise regularly.

While Hoodia may show you the path to weight loss and make it easier, it cannot make you lose weight on its own. Therefore, if you keep on taking oily or high calories foods when get hungry; you would not lose weight easily. One of the added advantages of using it for weight loss is that you don’t have to restrict yourself from eating any foods, though moderation is recommended.

You can eat Hoodia in its natural state, though you may not find its taste very appealing. Also you can take Hoodia as a pill or in liquid form. In liquid form it gets absorbed into the body easily and starts its action sooner than the pill.