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Written by Sadiqur Rahman

Sunday, 30 March 2008

by SadiqurRahman

Hoodia gordonii is an African succulent that has been a significant region of the San clan's diet for centuries. The San folk, usually known as "bushmen," have been chewing the stems of Hoodia gordonii to curb thirst while on lengthy trips.

There are many different kinds of Hoodia, but only Hoodia gordonii has been shown to have appetite suppressant qualities. For this reason it is vital to check that any product claiming to be Hoodia actually contains pure Hoodia and in particular Hoodia Gordonii rather than any other type.

Hoodia gordonii came to care in 1996, when the diet of the San clan was studied by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, or CSIR. While the CSIR were studying the distinct plants eaten by the San clan, they stumbled across the thirst suppressing qualities of Hoodia gordonii.

Put merely, when Hoodia gordonii was added to the diet of animals, the animals lost weight. Testing continued and in 1997 CSIR was capable to see away exactly what it was that caused Hoodia gordonii to repress the appetite. They obtained a patent for this particle and licensed it to Phytopharm, who designated the particle P57.

The bushmen were not glad about the millions being made by Phytopharm, because they were not receiving a penny of compensation. After a suit filed by Roger Chennells, the San folk's representation, CSIR and Phytopharm were required to pay the bushmen for the Hoodia gordonii that never would get been discovered had it not been for them.

When purchasing any Hoodia diet supplement, be sure that the Hoodia is grown in Africa and that a portion of the proceeds goes to the San tribe. Hoodia grown anywhere else is not authentic Hoodia!

Although you can purchase supplements containing Hoodia gordonii, it is not available in its natural sort just yet. By 2008, Phytopharm hopes to release a series of nourishing products such as energy bars that transport pure Hoodia gordonii in it's nearly basic sort.

BBC News correspondent Tom Mangold ate raw Hoodia in the wilds of Africa in 2003. He reported that after experiencing an immediate sense of well-being, he lost all desire to eat for an extended period of time. Such is the power of this new natural supplement.

There are lots of products on the market that contain Hoodia gordonii. Simply adding Hoodia to a sensible diet and exercise plan can greatly increase your chances of shedding unhealthy extra pounds.

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