There are some cultures native to the northern regions of Namibia that even now, still use the sap of hoodia to treat a range of allergenic eye problems, as well as treating stomach aches by boiling the hoodia chunks in water and then drinking the ensuing brew. Certain people in the northern areas of Botswana still give their children, who may have a propensity to eat too much, pieces of hoodia to try and make them eat less food by suppressing their appetites. For years, some overweight members of various communities in the north west of South Africa were consuming hoodia as a 'diet' aid as it was recognized even in years past that it contained definite appetite suppression qualities.
In bygone days, people ate hoodia so it could help maintain a healthy body, while today overweight or obese people do so in an attempt to slim down. Hoodia succulent plants contain molecules that are estimated to be 100,000 times more powerful than glucose in conveying signals to the brain signifying that the body is full or in other words -not hungry.
In experimental tests on rats it was established that after giving hoodia to them, they ceased eating. Later, in trials on people, two groups were given the same type of diet and put into isolation with nothing to do but read, eat, sit or watch television. The first group was provided with hoodia and the second a placebo. It was discovered that the group taking the hoodia consumed an average of 1000 calories per day less than the placebo taking group. The clinical trials discovered that the extract of hoodia given to the overweight people in fact reduced calorie intake by 40%-50%.
Other supposed benefits of hoodia gordonii as a supplement are as follows:
*it is said to help in suppressing cravings for habit-forming substances such as caffeine, sugar, alcohol or nicotine.
*helps return the stomach to its regular size, thus making it simpler to manage the amount of food eaten.
*helps improve mental clearness by flushing away preservatives, food additives and toxins.
*helps suppress appetite so you can lose weight.
*helps cleanse the digestive tract of bacteria and waste that has accumulated over time.
*may help purify major organs.
*helps in the reduction of cellulite, acne, allergies and obesity both safely and naturally.
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