I have MS.  Is it safe for me to use Hoodia to lose weight?
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Studies haven't found Hoodia to be damaging but it is rare and expensive, and most supplements have only a tiny percent of it in their formulation  (check the ingredients on the label).
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You will lose weight.  Some people are concerned about muscle loss because Master Cleanser contains no protein.\n\nBut, if you return to the same foods you're eating now, then you'll put all of the weight back on.\n\nWe discuss Master Cleanse on the fasting thread at Kimkins.
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Well not all the hoodia available in market are good enough to be really effective. Most of them make false claims and are not close to actual hoodia itself...\n\nyou might want to have a look here to see what these ppl have to say about hoodia ..\n\nhttp://safe-hoodia.blogspot.com/\nhttp://hoodia-diet-pills.beyond-info.com/
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I've tried it.  It's a cactus from some region in Africa.  It hasn't been found to be dangerous -- but that doesn't mean it's totally safe; they're selling it, so it must not have any immediate dangers.  I've never heard of a horror-story about Hoodia, or had one myself.\n\nI bought a bottle about 2 years ago.  It cost 50$ for 90 pills.  The directions tell you to take 2 capsules before every meal.  I never took that many in a day.  I only took 1 or 2 every once in awhile when I was trying to diet and curb my cravings.  It kind of works, but it's not a miracle by any chance.  It was fun to experiment with it though.  It's very expensive, and if I took it as often as they said I should, I would go through a bottle in no time -- too expensive for me.\n\nThey say it works by turning off something in your brain that tells you to eat.  In my experience it basically did that.  Sometimes it feels like my brain is pressuring me to eat, and when I took 1 or 2 capsules, it's like I was alleviated of that pressure.  It takes a little while to kick in though.  Plus it only lasts for about an hour.\n\nIt was just discovered a few years ago.  They can't grow enough of it, that's why it costs so much.  The pharmaceutical companies are trying to set up huge farming operations to produce it in mass-quantity, but it must take a few years for the plants to grow.  Then the price should go down.\n\nI was under the impression in the next few years they should have it for much cheaper.  The brand I got was Hoodoba Pure, and I got it off Amazon.com .  The full name of what it's called is Hoodia Gordonii (the name of the supplement).\n\nYou can read more about it here:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodia_gordonii#Medicinal_uses\n\nThe bottom-line for me was that it's too expensive now, and even though it seems to work well, it hasn't been fully tested to see how effective or how safe it is.\n\nAlso, beware of searching stuff about Hoodia Gordonii on the internet.  You might find something, thinking it's real information like a news article, when really it's just an advertisement in disguise -- I found this out first-hand.  Also I heard some companies are saying their product is made of Hoodia, when only a small percentage of it actually is, and so they can sell it for much cheaper.  If it's cheap, it's not real.
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I take phenermine.  Dr. perscribed, not expensive, actually you can get it on line.  ameripills.com   I take the 37.5 mg  \nI have lost about 80 lbs now.  It curbs your apetite, and gives you energy (speeds up you metabolism)  but I afraid you are going to have to exercise.  Getting past the first month is the hardest, but then you get addictied to it, and you WANT to exercise.  I took it without exercising, and it doesnt work as good.  You also have to cut your calories.  I have done every fad diet out there, and the only things that truly works, for good, is cutting calories, and exercise.  those pills just kinda help you not be so hungry all the time.    I was also lazy, and I love food like you would not believe.  That's why we are fat.  (were for me) I have worked really hard at loosing this 80 lbs, I am so proud of myself for being so dedicated.  This is a mind thing, if you really want to loose it, you have to make the decision and do it.  There is no going back.\nThe way I keep from feeling deprived of food, I give myself one meal a week that I do not worry about calories.  And only one!  knowing that once a week you can have something, helps SO MUCH!  After you start loosing and see what you accomplish, you wont want to do that.  Mine have gone down to about once a month, and Im fine with that.   Right now Im doing about 1000 calories a day cuz Im trying to get ready for a concert and i want to look my best, but 1200 to loose is a good number.   go here,  www.calorielab.com   and www.ameripills.com  put your mind to it.  I did.  And Im not the fat girl in the group anymore!!!
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I tried 100%  Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com\nhttp://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attorney-legal-injury-defense-directory.com
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Absolutely. As you stated, it must go along with a proper diet and routine exercise. Hit GNC...I have used several of their products, and most of them I have had success with, it all depends on how your body responds.
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Worked Great!\n\nPersonally I think 100% Hoodia in tablets is best! \n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nI tried many diet pills/shakes/bars with no or little results. \n\nThan I tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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It might, and I stress might, work in the short run, but pill, never work in the long run.  Stick with diet and exercise and that weight loss will be sustainable, not to mention you'll feel better.  Also, the safety of those pills cant be determined to YEARS later.  Some over a decade.  Most of them are not regulated by the FDA.  I would stay away from them in general because you dont know what kind of bad things you can be doing to your body.
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No extra energy...but real weight loss!\n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nAnyone who attempts to lose weight by reducing calorie consumption experiences feelings of hunger and fatigue. Hoodia diet pills attempt to reduce those feelings, making it easier to stick to a low calorie diet and therefore lose weight. As with any weight loss plan, only people who are in good health should use hoodia diet pills and they should be used in conjunction with appropriate diet and exercise. Because thirst is suppressed as well as appetite, it is important to remember to drink plenty of water. Most experts recommend eight 8 ounce glasses per day to maintain proper hydration. Other than thirst suppression, there are no known side effects associated with hoodia diet pills and they are probably a much better choice than diet pills containing stimulants.\n\nI tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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Hey JB, if you find out what it is, e mail me and lets make a mint on buying stock in it----to my knowledge- nothing does- HOODIA helps you eat less and not make more fat, but it doesnt get rid of the fat in your body--- LIPOSUCTION is the only true cure.
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If you are refering to the dietary supplement, no, probably not.\n\nHowever, it should be noted that this is more than likely a scam. The main thing that would help with the loss of weight is the calorie controlled diet and regular exercise as listed in the product directions. Proper diet and exercise alone is enough to manage your weight. If you need to supplement your diet, do it with a properly balanced multivitamin or appropreate single/combiation vitamins. In that case, you'd be better off speaking to a dietitian to determine your needs.
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I've actually used 2 different kinds. hydroxycut really helped me lose pounds. just remember to eat healthy. they encourage NOT to starve yourself and just consistently eat breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as healthy snacks. just remember to work out (run, weights, etc) equivalent to what you ate. Also to drink lots and lots of water. I was able to lose 6 pounds in 3 weeks with decent meals, and exercise. thats about 2 lbs a week.  Some people i know actually lost more. They werent at all starving themselves. they just worked out more frequently.\n\nI tried Fahrenheit and its horrible. made me crazy. i always felt jittery and as soon as i got off of it, i started getting really bad migraines. even a nose bleed.\n\nI'll be trying Smartburn Hoodia for woman this month and hopefully i get good results.\n\nI would go back to hydroxycut but ive heard good things about smartburn hoodia.
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Yes, I take Hoodia, and I LOVE IT!!  It absolutely works- and I was a total skeptic.  The product I use is called Hoodia Supreme, and you can find it at GNC, or other vitamin stores.  Each capsule contains 400mg of Hoodia Gordonii.  I workout at 8am, have a smoothie for breakfast at 9am, take 2  Hoodia around 11am, lunch at 12 or 12:30, another fruit and yogurt smoothie or 10 almonds at 3pm, and 2 more Hoodia at 5 or 5:30, then dinner at around 6 or 6:30.  I am absolutely NEVER hungry.  I couldn't believe that I didn't get any hunger pangs, considering that I am only taking in about 1000-1200 calories per day, and doing a vigorous workout (The Firm) in the morning.  I take 1600 grams of Hoodia per day, and it is totally safe, no side effects at all, and I am never hungry.  It has really helped me stick to my eating plan, because it makes you feel full.  It is very easy to stay on a diet with Hoodia.  I am always sure to drink at least 1 gallon of water per day- this helps as well.  Hoodia Supreme is 100% Hoodia- don't buy anything that is not 100%, because most of it is filler.  1 bottle of Hoodia Supreme is about $35 for 60 capsules at GNC where I live, and I go through one bottle every 2 weeks- but believe me, I don't mind, because it is totally worth it.  They have a website:  www.hoodiasupreme.com.  By the way, Hoodia is not a "diet pill".  It does not help you burn fat, it just  does an awesome job at suppressing your appetite- and that is more than half the battle!  Good luck!
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Go Natural.......\n\nPersonally I think 100% Hoodia in tablets is best! \n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nI tried many diet pills/shakes/bars with no or little results. \n\nThan I tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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Check with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nAnyone who attempts to lose weight by reducing calorie consumption experiences feelings of hunger and fatigue. Hoodia diet pills attempt to reduce those feelings, making it easier to stick to a low calorie diet and therefore lose weight. As with any weight loss plan, only people who are in good health should use hoodia diet pills and they should be used in conjunction with appropriate diet and exercise. Because thirst is suppressed as well as appetite, it is important to remember to drink plenty of water. Most experts recommend eight 8 ounce glasses per day to maintain proper hydration. Other than thirst suppression, there are no known side effects associated with hoodia diet pills and they are probably a much better choice than diet pills containing stimulants.\n\nI tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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I just saw a segment on tv about Hoodia. It is a leaf of a plant that African warriors eat while out on a hunt, because it suppresses their appetite..so in that situation it works. HOWEVER, the doctor who I saw on this segment said that you have to be sure you are getting authentic Hoodia because some companies are passing off other things as Hoodia. He didn't explain, or I don't remember him explaining, how you could tell. My opinion is this, the good old fashioned exercise and change of diet is your best option for weight loss. How did all those women back in the day remain so thin and healthy without Atkins, South Beach or Hoodia? :::::shutter:::::