Dr. Manny Gives Hoodia Thumbs Up
Fox medical authority Dr. Manny reports that Hoodia does indeed work to suppress huger.
For generations, the South Africa’s Kalahari Desert tribes have used the bitter tasting Hoodia gordonii as a way to fight hunger and thirst. Today Hoodia is used extensively as a weight loss and weight control supplement.
Scientists at the South African Council for Scientific & Industrial Affairs discovered that Hoodia gordonii actually contains a powerful appetite suppressant, dubbed P57, which tricks the brain into thinking the stomach is full.
Since it’s initial testing Hoodia has undergone many clinical tests and each arrives at the same conclusion, Hoodia does suppress hunger and thirst.
However, caution is advised…
1. “Nearly 2/3 of advertised supplements fail lab analysis tests, according to Sidney Sudberg, Director of Alkemists Pharmaceuticals. They either contain no Hoodia gordonii or an insufficient amount of the extract combined with other diet supplements.”
2. Attention to proper water intake is especially important when using Hoodia gordonii to prevent dehydration. Doctors advise pregnant women, nursing mothers and diabetics to avoid Hoodia.
Good post. I did some more digging on this story and read the actual report on the Dr. Manny website (AskDrManny.com). At least from the report I read it doesn’t appear that Dr. Manny actually endorses the product. In fact, the article was written by a Joan.
Still though, the article was interesting and right on target. The article summarizes the current state of hoodia perfectly.