Hoodia For Weight Loss – Does It Work?

The Hoodia gordonii plant releases a chemical compound that signals your brain you’re full. This newly discovered molecule is even supposed to stop the brain from thinking about food.

If it’s true, this is obviously very powerful.

Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much research done.

In 2001 the Phytopharm Company of Great Britain completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study on overweight, but otherwise healthy volunteers using a Hoodia extract. Large doses of the extract resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the average daily calorie intake. In addition, a statistically significant reduction in body fat content was also observed compared to the placebo group after two weeks.

One other observation, at this time, Hoodia gordonii extract manufacturers have reported no side effects. Those who have consumed Hoodia in its raw state and those who have used it in clinical trials have not reported any side effects that could be potentially damaging to the body.

What does all this mean?

It means the jury’s still out.

We can’t be sure at this point that Hoodia is effective for weight loss, or if it’s just another supplement fad.

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