Hoodia - Why All The Conflicting Reports?
Ok, so I've been reading everything I can get on Hoodia (especially in the forums) in order to post here and one thing I've come up against is so many conflicting reports about it.
Some people say Hoodia works and they've lost 'x' number of pounds.
Others say they haven't lost a thing.
Some 'experts' say Hoodia hasn't really been tested.
Other 'experts' say Hoodia has been tested successfuly without any ill side effects.
Some say it's a waste of money.
Other's say it's the best money they've ever spent.
So what's the truth?
While I haven't yet started my own test of Hoodia, I have come across a few reasons that might explain the conflicting reports about why Hoodia works for some people but not for others.
#1 - Not Taking A High Enough Dose - The general consensus among those who have said Hoodia worked for them seems to be that you need at least 750 mg of Hoodia 3 times a day to get the appetite suppressing results (and probably more like 1000 mg if you're a big, strapping man). Of course, always follow the instructions on the bottle and give your body a chance to get used to it before increasing your dose.
#2 - Didn't Buy It From A Pure Source - There are lots of Hoodia substitutes out there that contain either very little Hoodia or none at all. Also, while there are around 20 species of Hoodia, only Hoodia Gordonii has the effective appetite suppressing molecule. Make sure you buy pure Hoodia Gordonii (no 20:1 extracts!) from South Africa. (For more on how to find a pure source of Hoodia check out this article)
#3 - Everyone's Body Is Different - Just as caffeine affects different people different ways (some people are allergic, some people get jittery, some get happy, others feel absolutely nothing, etc.), Hoodia may affect different people different ways. So while most people might get results from Hoodia (just like most people feel more alert after drinking coffee), some people may not. Every person's body reacts in it's own unique way, which may mean the Hoodia doesn't work for everyone.
The important thing is to consult your doctor before taking Hoodia (or making any change to your diet or lifestyle). Make sure you don't have a medical condition (like low thyroid for example) that may interfere with your weight loss efforts (whether those involve Hoodia or not).