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An introduction to Hoodia

Many people are led to believe that Hoodia is a recent discovery. This cannot be further from the truth. In fact the South African tribesmen have been using this plant sine ancient times. The San tribe has eaten this plant to curtail their hunger during long and exhausting hunting trips. After eating this plant, they would not feel hungry for the rest of the day, giving them plenty of time to hunt for food. The British pharmaceutical company, Phytopharm has joined hands with Unilever and the two are working towards developing a weight loss drug using the Hoodia gordonii extract.

The Hoodia gordonii belongs to the Kalahari Desert. From the thirteen varieties of the Hoodia plant only the Hoodia gordonii has the ability to suppress appetite. This is because it contains a special molecule p57 which is responsible for reducing appetite. The Hoodia gordonii plant resembles a cactus; it has spines and grows in clumps. Unlike a cactus however, the Hoodia gordonii is succulent. It is slightly bitter to taste.

The hoodia gordonii plant matures just once every five years, developing pale purple flowers. The South African government has taken very strict measures to protect this plant. It is cultivated in state owned farms run by the government. A temperature between 50 and 61 degrees Celsius is required fro the plant to mature. When it matures it sprouts flowers which produce a pungent odor similar to that of dead meat. This indicates that the plant is ready for harvest. All production and export of Hoodia is now in the hands of the South African Government.

Phytopharm has spent millions of dollars on studying this incredible plant. Partnering with Unilever they have now come very close to producing the first diet supplement using Hoodia gordonii. Both animals and human beings who have been tested so far have shown no side effects from taking the Hoodia treatment. However, it is still uncertain whether Hoodia is safe to use in the long-term.

When Hoodia is consumed, a molecule p57 is released from it. This molecule is responsible for suppressing appetite. This molecule is 10,000 times more nutritious than glucose obtained from carbohydrates in our daily diet. This leads the brain in to thinking that there is plentiful supply of food present in the stomach so the body does not require anymore food. Thus the person does not feel hungry for a long time.

Obesity is a widespread problem nowadays. Hoodia gordonii may provide the solution to obesity for millions of over0 weight people around the world. No short-term side effects have been reported so far. The Hoodia supplement can therefore be considered as safe for usage. Moreover the Bushmen in South Africa have been consuming this plant for centuries and have remained healthy enough to survive the very harsh Kalahari Desert. Since Hoodia gordonii is a dietary supplement, it does not fall under the umbrella of The Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has stayed away from testing the safety of Hoodia based products for human consumption.