Hoodia products like Dex Hoodia L10 have been getting a lot of publicity recently as an aid for permanently losing weight. This article will discuss if permanent weight loss is actually possible with Hoodia products.
The Hoodia Gordonii plant is found in South Africa and is now a protected succulent species. Indigenous tribes throughout Africa have known the medicinal and weight loss benefits for hundreds of years. In fact, they have been using the cactus for treating many conditions as well as helping them live without food and water while hunting for long periods.
Not only are there benefits with this plant but it can also help lower blood pressure and help with mood swings.
Of course the rarity of the plant and its location and its apparent success has created a large demand for all products.
The truth is that this cactus plant is only cultivated in South Africa. Phytopharm holds the license for the molecule contained in the plant, however, it does not have the license for the entire plant.
As a result of the publicity related to this plant there have been a huge number of products released into the market place. These include Gordonii plus, Chaser, Balance, Dex L10, pills, patches, chewing gum and even lollypops, just to name a few.
The Increasing Popularity of Hoodia Products
Following on from the substantial claims of speedy weight loss many Hoodia Gordonii products have ascended the marketplace to become one of the fastest selling and fasting growing weight loss products in an marketplace where billions is spent annually on diet products.
The question is though is permanent weight loss really possible with Hoodia?
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. One of the greatest benefits is its ability to suppress your appetite. It is more useful for suppressing your appetite than for burning fat. These products have an impact on the brain's ability to yearn for food and water. Studies have shown that people using Hoodia are actually consuming as much as 1000 calories less than the average person and actually aren't feeling hungry at all.
What this translates to in a seven day period is actually up to 2 pounds of fat.
There are a number of products available including black market products and ones that are pretty useless. There are pills and concentrates.
Studies have also shown no real side effects with prolonged use for weight loss. Faster results are even being achieved by mixing it with green tea as green tea is a known fat burning antioxidant
However, there are a lot of imitations now available so it is important to buy your Hoodia from a reputable source.
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