i saw in an advertisement that trimspa is making this energy bar called "Foodia"
just by hearing the word "hoodia" -- it sounds like a dangerous substance like "ephedrine" or something
is it?
2006-10-07 05:56:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Hoodia gordonii is a leafless succulent plant which looks like a cactus. It was originally found in the plains and rocky areas of the Kalahari desert in South Africa. It is also known as Hoodia cactus or the South African desert cactus. The plants are about 1 m high and are a protected plant species.By having Hoodia pills alone, you will not lose weight permanently and may suffer from side effects, since your body still needs proteins and vitamins for daily activities. If you are constantly hungry and eating a lot, hoodia will reduce your appetite. It is still important to have a balanced diet containing all essential nutrients.There are indications that Hoodia may cause liver damage.The safest way to lose weight is reduce weight gradually, by monitoring the calorie intake and calories burnt during daily activities and suitable exercise like walking . More info available at http://www.toloseweight.org/weightlosspill.html
2006-10-08 01:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hoodia is some kind of plant that grows in, ummm, South Africa, I think. I'm pretty sure it's South Africa.
Ephedrine is also a plant substance, but it grows in China and in the US, too. Ephedra is sometimes called "Mormon Tea" because Mormons who moved out to Utah would drink it instead of tea or coffee. They were forbidden to drink stimulants in the form of tea or coffee...but they weren't forbidden ephedra! Wheeeee!
Hoodia apparently really works. However, it only grows in one small part of the world and the supply is very limited. So most products that claim to have hoodia really only have a teeny-weeny bit of active substance and don't really work. If you choose to use hoodia, make sure that the level of hoodia is 100% guaranteed. The guaranteed formula will be very expensive...hence all the -oodia knockoffs. Caveat emptor! That means, keep your stomach empty! No, it means "buyer beware." A diet pun for you.
2006-10-07 13:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this will help you
http://www.dietonlinecenter.info/hoodia---herbal-weight-loss-supplement.shtml
2006-10-07 13:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by aleksandar j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this news article link
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/18/60minutes/main656458.shtml
2006-10-07 13:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋