| Is Hoodia Safe as an Appetite Suppressant? | | Print | |
| Written by Jo Johansson | ||||
| Wednesday, 16 April 2008 | ||||
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As Hoodia becomes more popular, people are starting to ask questions about it: "Are there any side-effects of Hoodia?" or "Is it safe to take Hoodia as an appetite suppressant?" They're good questions. Hoodia is a fairly recent addition to the weight loss arena. It's been available commercially since about 1997, then it grew in popularity after it was shown on Oprah in 2004. In all that time, there have been no widely-reported negative side-effects. The San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert have used the Hoodia plant for thousands of years to ward off hunger pangs during long hunting treks in the desert. And even relied on Hoodia as a staple part of their diet in times of famine. This would suggest that it's safe to take for weight loss - if we use it the same way that the San bushmen have done for centuries... They've used it as a whole plant, fresh or dried - without flowers or roots. We need to do the same. Pure Hoodia is what you need to look for. Adding anything to the Hoodia plant may disturb its natural balance, and therefore reduce its effectiveness as an appetite suppressant. You need to understand that because the whole plant is safe - with all its ingredients preserved - doesn't mean that a chemical extracted from the Hoodia plant is going to be safe. The active ingredient in Hoodia is P57. But to take out that one molecule and use it on its own, is probably not such a great idea. In our research, we uncovered 3 points of note; which are precautions rather than side-effects: 1. Hoodia may sometimes reduce the thirst signals as well as the hunger signals, in some people. If Hoodia had turned off or lessened the thirst impulse, you wouldn't realise you were thirsty, when it fact you were. So to make sure this isn't a problem, keep a bottle of water handy at all times, and sip it throughout the day. Adults should drink 2 litres of water each day. When you're dieting, you need to drink more than that, to help detox your body. So it might be a good idea to pour yourself a 2 liter bottle of water each morning, and make sure you sip it throughout the day. 2. Point number 2 is still being debated. Dr. Steelman - a weight loss specialist, said he was concerned that the P57 molecule in Hoodia was processed by the liver, since obese people often have liver problems that could exacerbate any potential side-effects. Yet Dr. MacLean - a leading endocrinologist at Brown Medical School, found that P57 was easily broken down by the liver. Two seeming differences of opinion. MacLean saying P57 was 'easily' broken down by the liver; Dr. Steelman saying that many obese people suffer from liver problems. It therefore makes perfect sense, that if you are significantly overweight and/or have liver problems, to seek medical advice before taking Hoodia. 3. People with diabetes need to be more careful when using Hoodia. Remember that Hoodia works by triggering their brain into thinking their blood sugar levels are higher than they actually are. Since diabetics already need help regulating blood sugar levels, it could cause a problem if they don't eat when they're supposed to, and their blood sugar level drops too low. Let's place these precautions into some sort of context: Being overweight is linked directly to high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance/diabetes. This particular combination of symptoms is called Metabolic Syndrome X. This 'disease cluster' affects about 70 million US citizens, and is now a common cause of premature death and/or disability. It seems that Hoodia could play a vital role - together with aerobic exercise and dietary changes, to fight metabolic syndrome and reduce the risk associated with any of the diseases above. Overall, pregnant or nursing women; young children; and people with liver disease should avoid taking Hoodia for weight loss. Anyone taking Hoodia supplements needs to make sure they drink plenty of water during the day, and eat adequately for their needs. To summarise: "Is Hoodia safe to take?" Yes, Hoodia certainly seems to be an effective appetite suppressant. There are countless testimonials to confirm that. The only caveat being to make sure the Hoodia you buy is pure Hoodia that hasn't been changed or modified in any way. About the Author: About the Author: Jo Johannson is a keen health & nutrition writer, who reviews many health and weight loss products. To discover why he only recommends the best Hoodia slimming pills, please go to www.HoodiaGuide.co.uk.                  Only registered users can write comments.  Add as favourites (0) |  Quote this article on your site | Views: 47
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