A Resource To The Hoodia Cactus

What is the hoodia cactus?

There is a succulent like plant that grows in many parts of the world that is hoodia.  The one that has been of interest to the Western World since the 1990s is from South Africa.  This particular type plant known as Hoodia Gordonii has an amazing appetite suppressant.  Since its discovery by the media it has become a very popular diet supplement around the world..

Why hoodia from South Africa?

The Hoodia Gordonii plant has been consumed for thousands of years by the ‘San Bushmen’, a primitive tribe of the South African desert.  They would eat the cactus on the long journeys across the desert wilderness or hunting trips.  When eaten it gives the feeling of being full or not hungry.  The research has not shown any side effects.

What is ‘P57”?

Hoodia Gordonii, grown in South Africa is the kind of hoodia that has the appetite suppressant result.  The active ingredient that causes this astounding result is a molecule known as “P57”.  The research on this extract was carried out by the ‘Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’ or C.S.I.R..   The rights to ‘P57’ were sold to a British pharmaceutical company called Phytopharm.  Only they can extract the molecule called ‘P57’ for use in their products.  This is due to patent laws.  The whole native Hoodia Gordonii plant cannot be patented so other companies can and do produce products from this plant legally.

How Do I Know what I Am Getting?

Of the many varieties of hoodia only Hoodia Gordonii is believed to have the natural appetite suppressing quality.  It is best to buy from a reputable company that has had their product certified as pure Hoodia Gordonii.  This plant is rare and protected by the South African government so it will not be over harvested.

Hoodia Gordonii

Do your research and enjoy the benefits of this wonderful discovery.  Be sure to get pure certified Hoodia Gordonii products for best results and with no side effects.

-by Blanche Howerton