Can You Really Suppress the Appetite with Hoodia Gordonii?

Okay, so you know the drill. Lose weight by eating a balanced diet of healthy foods, and stick to a regular exercise plan. Sounds so simple, doesn't it? But in the real world, it's often nearly impossible to stick to the diet plan when your brain is telling you it's time to eat that donut!

This is where proponents of the appetite suppressant hoodia gordonii come in. Native to South America, the hoodia plant contains substances that actually trick the brain into being satisfied, lessening your cravings for food.

Several manufacturers are selling hoodia supplements, and its popularity is growing thanks to recent media coverage. The products are not free from controversy, however, as manufacturers accuse each other of selling counterfeit products and other unscrupulous behaviors.

What's Behind the Hoodia Hype?

To date, there have been no comprehensive clinical studies investigating the effectiveness of hoodia as an appetite suppressant. There are plenty of customer testimonials, and so-called diet experts, touting it as a fantastic weight loss aid, but the claims lack real science. On the positive side, there is also little evidence that using the product presents any real health threat.

The only sure-fire way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. If hoodia helps keep those wolves from your fridge door in the middle of the night, then it just might help you get there. But be aware there is no magic pill to replace a healthy, balanced diet.

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