The Miracles of Hoodia

The battle of the bulge is not a pleasant one, and nor is it an easy one. Losing weight is an immensely personal experience one that is made difficult by the need to constantly resist temptations and control one’s eating. What could make this process easier is if you could somehow just reduce your appetite. While this may sound like something on a weight loser’s wish list, it is possible.

Hoodia is an herb that has been around for centuries and is eaten by people from all across the world. There are several different types of Hoodia, but the Hoodia Gordonii is found to be the most effective for weight loss. This green, thorny and fleshy plant can be eaten in its raw state or be consumed as a pill or in liquid form. The effect remains the same, suppression of your appetite. When buying a pill or liquid Hoodia, always look for the word Gordonii on the label.

The Miracles of Hoodia

It has been found that Hoodia is able to suppress both hunger and thirst in the human body. Thus when you are trying to lose weight, and are eating Hoodia, it is vital that you drink adequate liquids and keep yourself hydrated. Scientists have identified the P57 molecule in Hoodia Gordonii to be an appetite suppressant.

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that sends signals of hunger or of being full to other parts of the body. The level of blood sugar helps the hypothalamus in deciding whether to send the signal for hunger or full. By convincing the hypothalamus that the body does not need food, you don’t feel hungry for long stretches of time and can actually reduce your calorie intake by as much as 1000 calories.  

A lighter and yet content body finds it easier to resist food, even when it does feel hungry. Also when you are eating Hoodia and feeling fitter it will be easier to stick to a routine of exercise. The extent of Hoodia’s success would depend on your eating habits and your fitness routine. Thus Hoodia would not be as effective for compulsive eaters or for people who eat when they are stressed or upset.

Hoodia is not known to have any side effects. And as it does not increase your metabolic rate, it doesn’t make you feel hyperactive or keep you awake late at night. It is nature’s gift to anyone who wants a fair chance at losing weight and can make it easier to stay healthy and fit for life.