Hoodia for healthy weight loss

A medicinal plant from South Africa, Hoodia gordonii has long been used by the local indigenous peoples for treating indigestion and small infections. However, it is Hoodia's other property, as an appetite suppressant, that has created so much interest.

The world caught on to Hoodia following a BBC report in 2003, with the street rate for Hoodia rising from $13 to $250 per kilogram in a few short years. There is now such a demand that the plant is considered an endangered species in several countries.

Although scientific evidence of its effectiveness as a weight loss supplement is still lacking, many people have reported success with this product.

However, be aware that many products do not actually contain the active ingredient alleged to suppress appetite - only the South African product actually contains the active ingredient P57. Indeed, a pharmaceutical review found that around half the products on the market do not contain this crucial ingredient!

You can buy this supplement in a variety of formats including:

• Capsules
• Tablets
• Coffee and teas
• Syrups
• Protein shakes
• Diet fruit bars