Common use
Hoodia is a natural plant extract which softly and safely allows to control extra weight. This supplement is produced from Hoodia gordonii, a cactus-like succulent plant, native to the Kalahari Desert. Its active component is the molecule À57 similar to one glucose. It is much more active than glucose and 'tricks' center of hunger in the brain hereby diminishing appetite. It does not influence the feeling of real hunger, so a deficit of vital substances occurs. The extract of Hoodia diminishes feeling of 'evening hunger' and hunger between basic meals. The composition of the Hoodia gordonii also includes soluble dietary fibers and beta-sitosterol.

Dosage and direction
Take Hoodia according to instructions on the package or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Determine your exact dosage and schedule for intake with a practitioner trained in treatment with herbal/health supplements.

Precautions
Notify your doctor about all diseases and problems with health you have before to take Hoodia, especially if you are allergic to any herbal products, suffer from diabetes, have heart and cardiovascular diseases or blood clotting disorders.

Contraindications
Do not take this drug if you are pregnant, plan to be pregnant, breastfeeding, hypersensitive to this medication or suffer from diabetes or any heart disease, high blood pressure, have bleeding or blood clotting disorder or have anorexia, bulimia or any other eating disorder. This drug is not recommended to children.

Possible side effect
No side effects are known for this medication as it is not a stimulant but a natural product. Hoodia is safe for a majority of people though further researches are required.

Drug interaction
Hoodia affects formation of a clot in blood so inform your doctor if you are taking aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or heparin before to take Hoodia.

Missed dose
Consult your doctor if you missed a dose of this medication.

Overdose
Signs of overdose are not determined, seek for immediate medical help if you consider that overdosed this medication.

Storage
Store Hoodia as directed on the package. Keep out of the reach of children.

Disclaimer
All products presented at this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Don't hesitate to consult your health care practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.