Hoodia Gordonii is an herb proven to be a natural appetite suppressant. It grows in the African Kalahari desert and it takes a really long time to mature. Though it is very rare, this herb is also grown in home gardens and some orchidariums located in extremely hot areas. Nowadays, the coveted Hoodia Gordonii is protected by national conservation laws in Namibia and South Africa. No one can grow it without any permit.

So what does this herb got to do with weight loss? Hoodia Gordonii is extracted off its nutrients which are used to make weight loss pills. Scientists have proven out of research that a molecule of this herb can actually produce an appetite reducing effect. Because of this discovery, many companies are starting to sell Hoodia Gordonii in many forms including dried and powdered Hoodia. What is hidden from customers however is that to achieve the maximum suppressing ability of the plant, it has to be taken in large amounts — in large fresh pieces to be exact.

Not only is Hoodia Gordonii said to help those who are seeking to lose some pounds, nutritional supplement companies claim that the herb can also lower blood pressure. It seems that the plant has many good effects to the human body but the idea remains as a hypothesis and is not yet proven as 100% true. Only a single scientific study is recorded to have investigated the safety of the plant as a nutritional supplement. So the subject of Hoodia Gordonii as an effective medicine for losing weight is still in question.

Amidst the conflicting beliefs about Hoodia Gordonii as an effective weight loss pill, there are established facts about the plant which is as follows:

• Hoodia is really effective in suppressing appetite. However, it requires a large amount for it to be really effective, in contrast to the dosage weight loss websites are promoting.
• The plant is considered rare and really expensive. A weight loss Hoodia pill user will find that in order for a 100mg pill to take effect, he will need to take it 3x in a day. The costs add up really quick.
• A person who is taking in a Hoodia pill will still feel naturally hungry after heavy workouts.

Hoodia is still under research and those who are taking weight loss pills made from the herb are cautioned. Research conducted about this plant is still insufficient and needs thorough studies by those in the medicinal field before it is proclaimed safe and effective for those who want to lose weight.