What is the herb called hoodia, and what does it do? Is it safe?

Answer 1

Hoodia gordonii is a cactus that is native to certain parts of Southern Africa. It's boasted to have appetite-suppressant effects. There are a few issues to keep in mind when considering dumping your money on these "miracle pills":

1. There is an active molecule called P57, found in only a small percentage of the cacti, that actually acts as the suppressant.
2. The test to determine whether or not P57 is present is supposedly costly; my money's on the fact that "big biz" isn't going to invest for our best interest.
3. Over-the-counter diet pills are NOT regulated by the FDA, so there is no way of knowing exactly what's in those pills. In other words, it could be hoodia, but the useless parts.
4. Hoodia is a protected plant species, so only so much of it is allowed for outside (non-African) harvesting. Again, there's no way of knowing what's exactly in the pills.

Answer 2

hoodia takes your appetite away so you wont feel hungry and wont eat. It has been proven to work and Yes it is 100% safe.

Answer 3

Appetite suppressant, you still need to create a calorie deficit to lose weight. Safe in recommended usage.

Answer 4

its from central Africa, and is used as an appetite suppressant, also good for weight loss according to BBC news. It does have a good side effect for men as its a natural viagra.

Answer 5

Its a herbal natural drug that comes from a plant in Africa. its suppose to supres ur apitie. i tryed it , it didn't work for me, but another person i knew said it worked for her. like just looking at food make her feel ill. I'm not sure what my husband herd but he herd that it wasn't safe. but who knows.