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Weight Loss Articles


How about a Cactus to Lose Weight


By: Chris Read

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Hoodia Gordinii is now the centre of research. You may find it weird but our friends across Africa have been using a variety of cactus called Hoodia Gordonii as a weight loss supplement. There is a whole lot of literature devoted to the herb. African bushman used hoodia to stave off hunger for long trips.

And there is a study too that vouches for its effectiveness. The study shows that Hoodia can turn off the hunger pangs. The most widely reported study on the weightloss properties of Hoodia Gordonii was conducted with obese individuals who were given Hoodia Gordonii and left in a room, who were given a TV, some reading material and food stuff. This group consumed on average 1000 less calories a day than the control group which was given a placebo.

The active ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii is known to signal to the brain that the stomach is full. This translates into less eating, which would naturally cause a loss of weight.

Hoodia Gordonii is an African cactus that grows naturally only in the Kalahari desert. For millennia the bushmen of this region have eaten Hoodia Gordonii with no apparent adverse side effects, like the racing heart experience on consumption of Ephedra or other supplements.

On the contrary the herb gives and upbeat mood and generally a good feeling. One remains energetic all day long without giving an effect of going without food. However, the bushman used the Hoodia Gordonii in limited quantitites. Further investigations are needed to examine the herb?s short-term and long-term effects with different dosages. Does the herb actually work in larger number of individuals than investigated under the study.

The chemical shows the molecule that has been linked to the appetite suppressing abilities of Hoodia Gordonii, now called P.57, and appears to affect both humans and animals. One study recorded a decrease in appetite by upto 40%. There are documented personal experiences showing the immediate effects of eating Hoodia Gordonii though.

While the conclusive evidence about effectiveness of the herb may take a while, the time-tested cheap phentermine can serve the purpose. You can buy phentermine, the appetite suppressant online from the comfort of your home while surfing through notes on the whole treasure trove of herbs.

?Chris Read? is an associate editor to the website http://www.hateweight.com. It is committed to provide visitors with complete information on weight loss, diet pills, obesity and phentermine. We also provide articles on health related topics.

 

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