HOODIA HOOPALA

DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION

Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii) is a succulent (cactus-like) plant that is native to the deserts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It has been used by the San bushmen of the Kalahari for hundreds of years. Hoodia contains a mixture of active ingredients called P57. This mixture apparently acts on glucose-sensing cells in the hypothalamus, suppressing hunger signals.

RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) for Adults

None.

MAJOR SOURCES

Stems.

MAINTENANCE/THERAPEUTIC RANGE

50 mg to 200 mg (20:1 extract).

POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

Obesity.

COMMENTS

Little research has been done on hoodia. Some informal studies, however, show significant reductions in caloric intake. Apparently the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, tried to synthesize the active ingredients (P57), but wasn’t successful. Unilever is now researching it. Many hoodia products are appearing in the market, but not all contain the active ingredients. In fact, more hoodia is being sold than is grown. Hoodia should be taken one hour before meals. Besides appetite reduction, it may elevate mood.

CAUTIONS

None known.

References
Jellin, JM, editor. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 2005.
Pillepich, JA. The Nutraceutical Reference Guide, 2005.

For WEIGHT LOSS, INSTEAD OF HOODIA, TRY:

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Citrin & Chromium

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)

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