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The Cactus Diet Plan aka Hoodia

January 8th, 2008 by Inspector | Comments Off | Filed in Diet Supplements

Did you know that the popular diet pill, Hoodia, actually comes from a cactus? It’s true. the name Hoodia actually comes from an ugly looking cactus plant that grows in Africa, near the Kalahari desert.

The Bushmen that live there use the Hoodia cactus, specifically Hoodia Gordonii, to keep them from getting hungry on long hunting trips. The native tribes eat the plant and can survive for days on little or nothing to eat while they search for food. The Hoodia cactus suppresses their desire to eat. It fools the brain into thinking that they are already full.

The discovery of this plant sent pharmaceutical companies after the secret to stopping the obesity epidemic. Taking Hoodia is supposed to suppress the appetite and therefore lead to weight loss. When hunger does start to kick in, Hoodia users can eat healthier foods to fuel the body.

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Hoodia – Does it really work?

December 18th, 2007 by Inspector | Comments Off | Filed in Diet Supplements

For a while now, it seems like one of the things people trying to diet and lose weight can’t stop talking about is Hoodia. And, considering what this herb is supposed to be able to do, that’s no surprise.

What Is Hoodia?

Hoodia is a plant that grows in South Africa, amongst other places. And, according to anecdotal evidence, and a few small but unsubstantiated studies, it can drastically suppress your appetite. As a result, you won’t feel hungry for long periods of time, so you won’t feel the urge to eat. And, since you’ll eat less, you’ll lose weight.

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