Most likely you have already heard of Hoodia Gordonii, which has been called the miracle weight loss drug by some. Touted on shows such as The Today Show and Oprah, it seems everywhere you look people are extolling the virtues of this South African plant that has been used for thousands of years by the Bushmen of the Kalahari Dessert.

It is the active ingredient of P57 that is thought to give many of the benefits which include appetite suppressant, weight loss, and the ability to treat hypertension, abdominal cramps, hemorrhoids and indigestion. However, most know it for its ability to produce weight loss in a natural manner. Used by the San Bushmen on long hunting trips where food was scarce, it was shown to stop the hunger so that they could spend longer periods of time finding food for their families. The P57 molecule was then studied in the 1960’s and shown that is more effective than glucose at decreasing hunger. Even after as little as two weeks you will see a significant reduction in cravings and calorie intake.

Many companies are currently trying to reproduce synthetic Hoodia but only the 100% pure Hoodia is guaranteed to work. Used as a diet pill supplement it is perfectly safe if it only contains Hoodia and not other “fillers” that can be harmful to the body. Many people have lost weight with the help of Hoodia due to the fact that it has the molecule that allows your brain to think you are full even if you haven’t eaten much food at all. It is this ability to fool the brain that eventually leads to weight loss and generally eating fewer calories. It also gives you more energy because you feel better about yourself and your weight. Overall, it is highly recommended as a diet supplement