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The only hoodia problems lie in the fact that clinical research has not been completed at this time. There is no known hoodia danger, no unwanted side effects reported, but subsequent phases of clinical research by Phytopharm may include warnings about possible interactions with drugs or health problems. Regretfully, clinical research does not always cover every medication or medical condition and reports suggest that research funded by drug companies is not always as accurate as it should be, leaning more in the companies favor, more often. This is why an individual’s doctor is the most important person to consult whenever beginning to use any new supplement, particularly when there is an existing medical condition.
Hoodia supplement labeling indicates that only those who are in reasonably good health should use hoodia gordonii. This does not mean that there are any known hoodia problems or hoodia danger, but the unknown can be a sort of danger. It is intended to impress dieters with the importance of consulting their doctors before they use any new supplement, not just hoodia gordonii.
There is no history of hoodia problems among the San people of southern Africa. They are the people that originally brought hoodia gordonii to the attention of scientists studying “bush food” in South Africa. They certainly did not believe that there was any hoodia danger. They ate the plant, though it was not a preferred food. They did not eat it very often. This raises concerns about hoodia problems that could arise from long term use as an appetite suppressant. It might take an individual with 50 extra pounds nearly six months to lose the weight. Results of course vary, depending on the diet and exercise program that a person is able to use in addition to hoodia gordonii. This could be a potential hoodia danger, if someone continues to use it for long periods of time. No one knows.
Scientists studying laboratory animals have encountered no hoodia problems. We have not been warned by them about any hoodia danger. Phytopharm states that the purified hoodia gordonii extract which they use in there studies has acceptable levels of safety. No one knows if this information can be applied to the weight loss supplements that are currently on the market. The accepted recommendation is: If a person visits their doctor to obtain a clean bill of health and then visits their doctor occasionally while using the product, any hoodia problems should be noticed. For individuals who are not under the age of 18, not pregnant or breastfeeding, who have their doctor’s approval, choosing a 100% hoodia gordonii appetite suppressant is generally believed to be safer than choosing a hoodia herb combo. It is unknown if hoodia problems could arise as a result of using it in combination with natural stimulants. The San did not drink green tea.
For more information about hoodia problems, visit the Hoodia Info Blog.
Patsy Hamilton is an editor of the Hoodia Info Blog. Visit us at http://hoodiainfo.blogspot.com
Some ingredients in hoodia gordonii supplements are stimulants. These are the hoodia herb combos and one should follow the manufacturer’s suggested dosage. If any side effects are noticed, such as increased heart rate or nervousness, these are most likely attributable to some natural stimulant that is included in the product. Clinical research and patient use has indicated that no side effects are experienced when using 100% hoodia gordonii products.
Others report that 1500mg does the job for them. This may be a factor of body weight. Since ingredients in hoodia supplements vary, it is best to follow the manufacturers suggested dosage. Some companies advise one or two capsules in the morning and then one or two in the afternoon with a full glass of water. Some suggest one capsule with a full glass of water one hour before meals or three times per day. Sometimes this depends on the milligrams of hoodia in each capsule.
How much hoodia should I take if I am pregnant or nursing? The one word answer to this question is none.
How much hoodia should I take if I have not consulted my doctor? The one word answer, again, is none. While there is no evidence that taking hoodia gordonii as a weight loss supplement is dangerous or can complicate existing medical conditions. Clinical research is incomplete at this time. There are some informal studies and some doctors recommend hoodia for their patients, but only your doctor knows your complete medical history. To repeat, the ingredients in hoodia supplements vary and it is important to let your doctor know what those ingredients are.
How much hoodia should I take to lose weight? Taking hoodia alone will not make you lose weight. It may suppress your hunger. People, unlike other animals, do not just eat because they are hungry. People eat out of habit, boredom and many other reasons. No matter what the ingredients in hoodia gordonii can do, they can not take the place of a reasonable diet and appropriate exercise.
For answers to other questions like; how much hoodia should I take, visit the Hoodia Info Blog.
Patsy Hamilton is an editor of the Hoodia Info Blog. Visit us at http://hoodiainfo.blogspot.com
The company which created a market for weight loss products with hoodia gordonii has not yet released their own product. That company is Phytopharm. Currently partnered with Unilever (makers of Slim Fast and other food products), Phytopharm has been conducting research and attempting to develop and market a product using pure hoodia plant extract for over ten years. They announced in late April of 2006 that they had just completed the first phase of a five phase clinical research program and still expect that several years will pass before their product is available.
In the meantime, media coverage, including reporters traveling to Africa to sample the hoodia gordonii plant, created a market for health supplement companies. If eating the pure hoodia plant would suppress the appetite, then products containing the plant in powdered form should accomplish the same thing. Weight loss products with hoodia gordonii are working for some people and not for others. This is true with many “natural cures”, but a controversy is brewing over whether all of the products that claim to contain hoodia gordonii, actually do. At first, it appeared that this was an advertising gimmick created by companies whose products cost more, something to set them above the rest. Statements from a company that sells a product about other companies selling the same product are sometimes just sales pitches. But, in this case, it appears that there is evidence to support the statements.
The first step in chemical analysis was finding samples of the pure hoodia plant. Hoodia gordonii only grows in areas of southern Africa. It is not favored in botanical gardens or green houses because the blooms have such a strong smell. The smell has often been compared to rotting meat. Wild stands of hoodia gordonii have been protected from harvesting by the governments of southern Africa. Cultivation of hoodia gordonii has been difficult. These statements are made by not only the companies that are currently selling weight loss products with hoodia gordonii, but also by Phytopharm. The lack of sources of pure hoodia plant has led suppliers at some point in the manufacturing process to either substitute something else for hoodia gordonii or reduce the amount of the active ingredient to very low levels.
A non-profit organization called Hoodia gordonii.co.za, based in South Africa, attempts to inform consumers about which weight loss products with hoodia are genuine and which are fake. At this time they have had chemical analyses performed by Alkemists Pharmaceuticals on twelve different products which claim to contain pure hoodia plant in powdered form. According to these results, some of the products contain hoodia gordonii, some contain a small amount of hoodia gordonii and some contain no hoodia gordonii at all. In fact, one company is the subject of a possible class action suit.
Some of the questionable weight loss products with hoodia have appropriate CITES licenses for exporting hoodia gordonii and so one must assume that the error was made as early as the harvesting process. The government of South Africa was concerned that this might be a problem. Identification of the hoodia gordonii plant is apparently difficult, as there are 15 different species of hoodia, but only hoodia gordonii has been studied as an appetite suppressant. In order for consumers to find weight loss products with hoodia gordonii that is genuine, it may be necessary to look for companies which display chemical analysis reports or are certified by Hoodia gordonii.co.za.
For more information about the pure hoodia plant, visit the Hoodia Info Blog.
Patsy Hamilton is an editor of the Hoodia Info Blog. Visit us at http://hoodiainfo.blogspot.com
Hoodia facts: The hoodia gordonii is only one species of hoodia plant that grows in areas of southern Africa. The hoodia gordonii species is the only species of hoodia that is believed to contain a natural appetite suppressant. A good hoodia reference for those interested in learning more about historical uses of hoodia plants, as well as the distribution of different hoodia species throughout Africa, including countries with wild stands of hoodia gordonii plantzafrica.com. This site lists known hoodia facts, permitting policies for cultivation and sites to visit for further information.
Hoodia facts: The research cited by many health supplement companies concerning how hoodia works to suppress the appetite was performed by D.B. MacLean and L.G. Luo at the Division of Endocrinology of Brown Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island. This research was performed on laboratory rats and involved injecting the purified p57 molecule obtained from the hoodia gordonii plant directly into the brains of the rats. This research is largely used as hoodia reference material. The complete abstract can be viewed at PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Hoodia facts: Many hoodia reference materials state that the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research began studying hoodia gordonii in the 1960’s, but the exact date has been hard to find. Most sources agree that sometime in 1995 or 1996, the active molecule in hoodia gordonii was isolated and identified. National Geographic did a complete story about the possible economic success that a poor society in southern Africa known as the San or Bushmen could achieve if all went well with the development of the molecule. The article titled “Africa’s Bushmen May Get Rich from Diet-Drug Secret” and appearing in the April 2003 issue of National Geographic News provides interesting hoodia facts and a snapshot into the lives of these ancient people.
Hoodia facts: All of the known hoodia gordonii clinical research has been performed by a company called Phytopharm or its partners. There have been informal clinical observations by American doctors, but all hoodia reference initially comes from Phytopharm. Phytopharm is currently partnered with Unilever, makers of Slim Fast and other food products, and announced in April of 2006 that they were moving on to the second phase of a five phase clinical research program into hoodia gordonii’s use as an appetite suppressant. Clinical research is research that involves human volunteers rather than laboratory animals. Phytopharm’s website provides answers to frequently asked questions about hoodia gordonii and their main website publishes past and present press releases. This is a good hoodia reference source for those interested in hoodia history.
Hoodia facts: The benefit of hoodia gordonii is that it is believed to suppress appetite (see CSIR, Phytopharm and MacLean studies). There is some evidence that it may increase metabolism (see Phytopharm and MacLean study). The acceptable dosage of hoodia gordonii to achieve desired results is unknown at this time. It is not known how manufacturers of supplements arrive at their recommendations. Some have based recommendations on the amount of the raw plant that one needs to eat to suppress the appetite. There is no hoodia reference guide for dosages and knowledge of hoodia facts is so limited that some professionals do not recommend hoodia gordonii for anyone. All reputable supplement companies recommend that dieters check with their own doctors before they begin to take hoodia gordonii.
For more hoodia facts, visit the Hoodia Info Blog.
Patsy Hamilton is an editor of the Hoodia Info Blog. Visit us at http://hoodiainfo.blogspot.com
Obesity is different from other illnesses. While other illnesses gain sympathy from onlookers, obesity is ridiculed at. You might have witnessed the plight of certain kids who are suffering from baby fat. They are bullied and made fun of. Later the unrestrained build up of fat makes the person susceptible to several diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease etc. Obese persons thus have to face both psychological as well as physical strain.
Phentermine offers a potent solution to the problem of excess weight. Phentermine belongs to the class of drugs called anorectics. These have been tested to decrease cravings for food by making changes in the serotonin levels in brain. Serotonin is considered to regulate mood, sleep, sexuality and appetite.
Phentermine today has become one of the most popular weight loss drugs. Today, around 50% of the drugs of this variety have phentermine as a major ingredient. Its use as a short term management of obesity is well accepted. People, who are at increased medical risk because of their obesity, i.e. suffering from diseases and need immediate relief, will find phentermine quite helpful. However, experts will advise against the use of phentermine for purely cosmetic weight loss.
Seeing the excellent track record of phentermine, it will not be wrong to say that the search for a magic weight loss pill has come to an end. It works miraculously in weight reduction and preventing further increase in weight. These drugs, normally prescribed for a shorter period say 12 weeks, work effectively in such small span of time as well.
So how does one proceed in procuring phentermine? As with any drugs, it will be important for the patient (the overweight person) to get medical counselling before use of phentermine. The doctors will diagnose if the drug will not produce any side effects. People who are undergoing medication for heart problems are advised against its use.
For people who are hesitant to contact a medical specialist or have time problems, internet has a solution. Now free online consultation is available online. The web is also a large resource of phentermine drugs. The user may specify his requirements, compare price and make the order; all these without even leaving his seat. More and more pharmaceutical companies are setting shop online.
Phentermine is available in the form of tablets or capsules, often in various colours and in strengths of 15, 30 and 37.5 milligram. The tablet or capsule must be taken once daily on an empty stomach.
The downside of phentermine too needs to be discussed to give a balanced view of the subject. Phentermine has been associated with temporary side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, difficulty in urinating etc. It is also known to addict the user. Such addiction may make the temporary side effects permanent.
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