Those seeking the benefits of Hoodia Gordonii weight loss products should be aware of what these products are. Hoodia Gordonii is actually a cactus that grows in South Africa. It's been used for hundreds of years by the local people to help stave off hunger during long hunting trips. There are several members of the Hoodia Gordonii family so it's important to ask before buying a product, 'Is this Hoodia Gordonii?"

The cactus is the only plant in the family that's been found to have the appetite suppressing effects it's famous for. The plant contains a chemical which has been labeled, P57, which acts in the brain by telling the body that it's full. It's much stronger (10,000 times stronger) than the chemical our bodies produce to tell us we're full. So the typical dosage of the plant is twenty parts per every part Hoodia Gordonii an hour before mealtime. It's been shown in studies to reduce average caloric intake as much as fifty percent. So be careful of taking this product for long periods of time as you may actually end up underweight and experience a completely different set of health problems.

A recommended dosage of Hoodia is 50-200mg. The part of the plant that