At this stage, there are no known side effects from Hoodia Gordonii. Unfortunately, the large scale rate of illicit trade and fake products may cloud the possibility that there are risk factors associated with using this extract. At one point, Pfizer was trying to isolate P57 from wild plants. They stopped development when they could not remove liver damaging elements from the extract. There is no information available on whether the liver damage is at the level of alcoholic beverages, and many other agents widely available to consumers.

There is no information available at this time on how Hoodia Gordonii interacts with other medications, or if it is addictive. That said, your doctor can still advise you on whether or not to try Hoodia Gordonii based on your unique health profile. Although the Sans Bushmen have used Hoodia safely for thousands of years, they did not use it on a constant basis, nor did they use it in conjunction with the medications we have available today. P57 binds to glucose receptors in the brain more effectively than sugar. Diabetics and people with kidney diseases, or are on any type of medication, should check with their doctor before trying this supplement.

The key to any good diet or weight loss strategy isn't just taking the weight off. It is about keeping the weight off, and feeling your best. Hoodia Gordonii is not a pill that you will need to take for the rest of your life. Rather, it is a tool that you can use to achieve a specific goal. This is a wonderful time to pick up some diet books, see a diet specialist, and learn everything you can about the foods you are eating and the preservatives found in them. This is also a good time to start visiting the gym and enlisting the help of a fitness trainer. He/She can give you diet and exercise advice that will help you form habits that will keep your body strong and healthy for years to come.

It is said that it takes 30 repetitions to create a new habit. With Hoodia Gordonii's appetite suppression tendencies, you can take active steps to choose exactly what you want to eat, when, and how much. You can completely restructure your diet and build healthy menus that will increase your energy levels and support the activities you want to pursue.

Once you do not feel hungry, it will be much easier to avoid certain foods, and drinks. As an example, if you are a fan of colas, this is the perfect time to stop drinking them, and replace that habit with drinking water, herbal teas, or fruit juice. Not only will you be avoiding processed sugars and preservatives, you will be getting away from the phosphoric acid (found in colas) that leaches your bones of calcium. Within a few days of avoiding certain foods, therefore, you can form a healthy diet that you will effortlessly and naturally stay with once you stop taking Hoodia Gordonii.

While it may not seem like a drawback at this stage, you will need to manually remind yourself to eat at appropriate times. Hoodia Gordonii also suppresses thirst. Therefore, lack of attention to your food and water intake can lead to dehydration and other harmful situations.

Finally, if you have an eating disorder like anorexia, appetite suppression can cause a great deal more harm than good. If your body weight falls within the normal range for your height and age - you need to accept that your weight is fine just the way it is. Like your body, Hoodia Gordonii needs to be treated with care and respect. Depriving your body of all that it needs to function correctly and repair when necessary is neither respectful nor productive.

Hoodia Gordonii is not a toy to be used in place of proper medical treatment or a healthy diet. Used in conjunction with the development of a sound diet, Hoodia Gordonii can do a great deal to help you achieve healthy weight goals. With a little bit of research and discretion, you should be able to find a reliable product. As with any other dietary supplement, you will also need to check with your doctor to ensure that Hoodia Gordonii is safe for you to take.