Hoodia Gordonii

Hoodia Gordonii is essentially a plant that is known to contain
wonder ingredients that could reduce your appetite and help in cutting
down the weight. Though the plant has a long history, it came to
limelight only recently with the western world recognizing its
marvelous weight loss properties. It has been greatly used by the
indigenous populations of Southern Africa for treating small infections
and indigestion since long.

Actually, Hoodia Gordonii is a
succulent plant found in Kalahari Desert, the habitat of the San
People. They were familiar with the applications of the plant and
applied it to stave off hunger when they went for long and strenuous
hunting trips in the harsh South African terrain. Although not the real
herb, its benefits are now easily available to everyone in the form of
pills. If you are one of those looking to reduce your weight, you can
simply take the miracle diet pills.

During clinical
researches scientist discovered that the active ingredient in the
Hoodia Gordonii plant could subdue a person’s appetite by up to 2000
calories in a day. It took 30 years of research by the CSIR (Council
for Scientific and Industrial Research) in South Africa to uncover the
application of the natural and organic ingredient. The discovery was so
influential that the renowned pharmaceutical company, Pfizer has
developed a pill P57 based on the bioactive compound present in the
Hoodia Gordonii plant.

How Does The Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pill Work?

The
active ingredient in the diet pill, once consumed, generates a feeling
that you have had enough food. What you must do is take a pill at least
20-30 minutes before you take your meal. The pill would not be
effective for every person in the same way; in some cases, it might
take up to 14 days to work. The active ingredient Hoodia produces a
mimicking effect that gives a sense of contentment, making the brain
believe that your stomach is full and it needs no more food.

However,
the darker side of Hoodia Gordonii is that it is an endangered species
threatened with extinction if its trade is not controlled. The species
is listed under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and exporting it from
Africa is illegal without a CITES certificate.