Hoodia Diet Pill Hoodia Gordonii Or Voodoo To You And I
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Hoodia Diet Pill: Is Hoodia Gordonii a Miracle or Just Hype?
Summary:
Countless diet pill trends have left millions feeling cheated by the latest "miracle" solution. With skepticism rooted in past disappointments, we examine the buzz around Hoodia.
Exploring the Kalahari Desert:
The Kalahari Desert may not seem like an ideal spot for a diet journey, but it's here that the San Bushmen, as depicted in the film The Gods Must Be Crazy, have thrived for centuries. Thousands of years ago, their ancestors discovered the remarkable appetite-suppressing properties of a particular cactus. Hoodia, said to be 10,000 times stronger than glucose, tricks the brain into feeling full.
What is Hoodia?
Derived from the Hoodia gordonii cactus, this all-natural appetite suppressant can be consumed as a pill, powder, or tea. It’s hailed as a formidable opponent against obesity.
Known as Xhoba by the San Bushmen, this cactus was analyzed in a laboratory for 30 years after its discovery. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, known for products like Viagra, initially explored Hoodia's properties. However, they halted research due to disagreements with Phytopharm, which held the patent.
Phytopharm had acquired rights from the San Bushmen to produce a synthetic version called P57, intended to mimic the active ingredient found in Hoodia. They eventually sold this patent to Unilever, owners of Slim Fast, for $21 million, plus undisclosed royalties. P57-infused Slim Fast products were expected to hit the market by 2007.
How Does Hoodia Work?
The hypothalamus, located in the brain, contains glucose-sensing nerve cells. As you eat, your blood sugar increases, triggering these cells to send signals indicating fullness. Hoodia has demonstrated success in double-blind studies, with participants consuming 1000 fewer calories than those on a placebo.
Sourcing and Regulation:
Real Hoodia products come from authentic farms or naturally harvested cacti. However, Hoodia plants take around six years to mature. In 2005, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna) classified Hoodia gordonii as a protected species, requiring permits for export. By 2010, demand was expected to surpass supply.
Traditional Uses:
While modern dieters praise Hoodia for its appetite-suppressing abilities, the San Bushmen also value it as a thirst quencher. Additionally, Hoodia is used by the San to alleviate abdominal cramps, treat hemorrhoids, and aid digestion. They even regard it as an aphrodisiac and treat hypertension, diabetes, and tuberculosis with it.
Conclusion:
Now that Hoodia’s efficacy is recognized, the question remains: will everyone have access to it?
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