Hoodia gordonii plus has now been a mainstay of the celebrity diet for more then five years!  Unlike most fad diets, hoodia’s effectiveness as an appetite suppressant has meant that it has withstood the test of time.  These are just some of the celebrities who still buy hoodia on a regular basis as part of their hoodia gordonii diet.

One of the most outspoken proponents of hoodia gordonii plus has been Carmen Electra, the former MTV presenter, actress and sex symbol who has incorporated hoodia as part of her diet for several years. If you’ve ever seen Carmen Electra’s pole dancing video series then you know she has not an ounce of fat on her body.  She has managed to achieve this through a combination of exercise, good nutrition and great genes but also through using the hoodia gordonii diet to suppress her appetite and the unwanted calories gained through snacking.

Another Hollywood starlet who uses hoodia gordonii plus as part of her diet is Desperate House Wives actress Eva Longoria who takes it to control her appetite when she is off set. Hoodia gordonii plus works by tricking the brain into thinking that the body’s blood sugar levels are much higher then they actually are, leading to a feeling of fullness which lasts throughout the day.  This also eliminates the temptation to snack at night which is how so many people end up gaining weight. Eva Longoria can buy hoodia and know that her hunger cravings will be kept in check when she is not filming and even enjoy the odd Magnum ice cream bar!

One thing which is important to remember about hoodia gordonii plus is it MUST be taken responsibly.  Because it is a powerful appetite suppressant people who buy hoodia risk becoming malnourished if they abuse it or don’t take it with care.  A few years ago Nicole Ritchie was basically starving herself to death with hoodia and the shocking resulting weight loss was much publicized in the media.  Therefore if you buy hoodia products is is imperative that you only take it as directed and that you continue to have a nutritious diet. Use hoodia to stop snacking and hunger pains NOT starve yourself.  And remember to keep hydrated because hoodia gordonii will also quench your desire for water. As well drinking water and keeping your body well-hydrated is conducive to natural weight loss.  Thankfully Nicole Ritchie is now looking much healthier and using hoodia gordonii plus responsibly to control her appetite rather then to completely erase her appetite!

Other Hollywood stars who purportedly use hoodia gordonii plus as part of their diets include Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, the Olsen Twins and Oprah Winfrey.  And its not just for women – Sopranos star Joe Gannascoli claims to have used hoodia to curb his cravings for pasta!

With celebrity fad diets appearing and disappearing all the time, hoodia gordonii plus is one of the few products which has remained as a mainstay of the stars diets for over five years.  While some stars like Carmen Electra have been very vocal in their endorsement of hoodia many celebrities use it as a secret component of their diets.  It is one of the few ingredients along with green tea and some others which have proven that they actually work for a large number of people.  Unlike the fad diets hoodia actually works, so while celebrities may endorse other products they are actually using hoodia gordonii plus!

1.  What is Hoodia Gordonii?

• Hoodia Gordonii, the main ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii Plus, is a cactus-like flowering plant indigenous to southern Africa.  For thousands of years it has been used by the Bushmen of the Kalahari for treating ailments such as indigestion and minor infections but its most famous use has been as an appetite suppressant.  When the Bushmen were going on extended hunting trips into the desert or during periods of famine when food was scarce its plant was used to lessen or prevent thirst and hunger pains.

2.   How does hoodia gordonii plus work?

• Hoodia gordonii has an active ingredient named “P57″ which tricks the brain into thinking that you have enough blood sugar which in turn gives you the sensation of feeling full. One dose of pure hoodia is often enough to suppress a person’s appetite for a whole day!

3.  How effective is hoodia gordonii plus as an appetite suppressant?

• A clinical trial was performed in 2008 on 18 volunteeers which purported to show that the test group taking hoodia gordoniiate about 1000 calories less per day then a placebo group.
• Studies performed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa have shown that test subjects fedhoodia gordonii lost weight and not through any toxic effect.
• As with all diet supplements, results vary to a certain degree with each individual.

4.  Is hoodia gordonii plus safe?

• Hoodia gordonii is generally touted as an appetite suppressant without any negative side effects however people with diabetes must be careful.  Hoodia works by tricking the brain into thinking that it has enough blood sugar so if you are diabetic it’s possible that your insulin levels could drop dangerously low without you experiencing your body’s usual warning signs. Although it is not really an issue in the West hoodia also quenches your thirst so it is important to keep yourself hydrated even if you don’t feel like drinking water.  In Africa there are reports of Kalahari Bushmen who have ended up dying of thirst after consuming hoodia over long periods of time and not realizing that they needed to drink!  People with kidney disease, pregnant women and children should not take hoodia.

5.  Which hoodia gordonii product is the most effective?

• All products (including pills, powders, teas and even lollipops!) with hoodia gordonii and the extract P57 are equally effective however hoodia is actually a protected species of plant and the San Tribe of the Kalahari are paid royalties for all of the hoodia plants which are harvested so it is very rare and expensive ingredient.  This means that the majority of companies marketing hoodi gordonii are providing products which either have not enough of the active ingredient P57 or none at all!  Hoodia Gordonii Plus is an established industry leader in providing authentic certified hoodia products from the Kalahari region (plants harvested in different climates including China and Mexico have been proven to not be as effective).  With many positive testimonials endorsing them, Hoodia Gordonii Plus is so confident in the effectiveness of their product that they are offering a free trial (excluding shipping and handling) with a money back guarantee on their product.