Saturday, February 28, 2009

Is Hoodia Gordonii the Best Appetite Suppressant?

By Caitlin Ryan

Are you looking for a way to obtain a gorgeous body? Does temptation get in the way of sticking to a healthy weight loss plan and achieving the beautiful physique you desire? What if there was a natural way to control your appetite without nasty side effects and give you the boost you need to succeed at weight loss?

One such choice is hoodia gordonii. It is very popular and it might be the right choice for you. Once you figure out your choices and understand the different effects of appetite suppressants, you will be able to determine whether hoodia will be great for you. Should you choose a strong suppressant, save money or spend a bit more?

You need to contemplate a few different aspects before you make a choice. If you understand the basics behind different types and a few things about hoodia, you will be able to make a wise decision regarding your weight loss needs.

Strong appetite suppressants often contain stimulants such as caffeine or ginseng. If you are at all sensitive to caffeine, you may not feel very well if you take these types of weight loss aids. Many people feel jittery effects. If you have any heart problems, stimulant appetite suppressants may not be the best choice.

Fortunately, hoodia gordonii is okay for most people. It has no known side effects, but diabetics should avoid hoodia. This is merely because the active ingredient in hoodia behaves like glucose in the body and therefore limits hunger. When our blood glucose drops, the brain sends out those familiar hunger pangs. Hoodia mimics glucose, so the brain thinks you have had enough to eat. You will eat less and feel satisfied sooner!

If you are not diabetic, this is precisely what makes hoodia such a good appetite suppressant. It does not rely on stimulants to control appetite and produce a jittery or nervous sensation.

Another consideration is cost. Hoodia gordonii products have a wide range in price. Really expensive hoodia products are probably overpriced. However, cheap hoodia is not your best bet either.

Hoodia is a cactus that grows in South Africa. Due to its popularity, restrictions had to be placed on the sale of hoodia and it is now only legally sold to companies who have obtained a CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) certification. This guarantees that the hoodia you are using is pure hoodia and that it was not purchased on the black market.

Obviously, if the company purchase hoodia illegally, the fake hoodia will be ineffective. Now you have wasted the money you spent and you will still have difficult sticking to a weight loss plan. The other scenario is a weight loss company that uses to little hoodia (to save on production cost and make a higher profit). Again, this would be a poor quality substitute for the pure hoodia supplements.

If you want fast appetite control to obtain your dream body, you may not find this option with diet pills. Hoodia gordonii can be found in liquid and pill format. Liquid supplements are more effective because they work more quickly in your body. - 16650

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