Hoodia Gordonii

What is Hoodia Gordonii?

Hoodia Gordonii stems from a plant that grows only in the rocky areas and plains of the South African Kalahari desert, chiefly from Namib to Southern Angola.  Its enduring properties hold mystic, natural appetite-suppressing powers that can last for long periods.  Other common names for Hoodia Gordonii include 'Bushman's Hat', 'Xshoba', 'Hoodia' and 'Queen of the Namib' though many might coin this powerful plant as the new 'Weight Loss Miracle'.

Bushmen have used Hoodia throughout the ages for treating infection, digestive woes and as an appetite deterrent on long hunting expeditions, or when traveling long distances.  And it was the Bushmen themselves who introduced the powers of Hoodia to the Modern Day World who seized their token of goodwill and then turned that knowledge into a Well of Fortune, perhaps leaving the Bushmen wondering why they had shared their knowledge.

The Hoodia Gordonii Molecule:

Scientists have identified a P57 molecule that appears to trick the brain into believing that the individual is full or has a feeling of fullness.  Therefore, the individual will eat less, thus generating weight loss.

The 'full feeling' is much like the experience one feels after eating powerful complex foods, such as eggs, oatmeal and beans which keep us feeling full for longer periods of time.

Unlike Ephedra and Phenfen which contain stimulants that often spur undesirable side effects, this cactus-like plant works naturally to suppress the desire to eat and drink.  In studies, Hoodia works not only in humans to suppress appetite, but also in animals.

A key point is the word 'suppress'.  Individuals still eat, just a suppressed amount.

Other Hoodia Gordonii Notes:

Hoodia Gordonii is a rare, endangered plant which takes a long time to mature for harvest.

There are no known side-effects of Hoodia Gordonii.

Because the plant is endangered, it has been placed under a protective order.

There are many Hoodia-built pills that have sprung onto the market that claim to render the same effects of pure Hoodia.

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