Hoodia Gordonii Review

Hoodia Gordonii is a type of cactus found typically in the Namib Desert. It is important to note, that there are many species of Hoodia Cacti, but it is the Gordonii variety that has the appetite suppressing qualities that people are trying to gain from the variety of Hoodia Products available.

The usual products available with Hoodia Gordonii are Pills or Tablets - that contain the 100% pure ground plant.

Also available are:

Hoodia Chewing Gum - available in sugar free varieties. Hoodia Gel - which can be applied to areas of the body. Hoodia Drinks - usually flavoured, and can also contain other active ingredients, such as caffeine, guarana, etc.

Hoodia Gordonii Reviews vary; some people swear that the Hoodia works as well as prescription appetite suppressants, others are put off by the fact that Hoodia (like many alternative medications) has not been clinically proven to work as an appetite suppressant.

Hoodia's best exposure came when it was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, though it was not stated whether Oprah uses Hoodia or not.

Since appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Hoodia has gained popularity, and has been tested around the world, by many TV shows, presenters, and celebrates. All who try Hoodia claim that it's appetite suppressing qualities are easily apparent.

The best review of Hoodia, and the most unbiased, could be claimed by the BBC (The British Broadcasting Company) who ran a test of Hoodia Gordonii to test its effects.

A set of morbidly obese volunteers were kept in a "prison like" state, and half were given a placebo, the other given Hoodia Gordonii. After 15 days, the half who had been given the Hoodia had reduced their calorie intake by 1000Kcal a day.

Reviews can help you decide if you want to try Hoodia for yourself, but it is always important to make up your own mind, and to investigate as much as possible.