do hoodia diet pills actually work?

Jennifer April 7th, 2010

because im using them but idk if theyre working or not.
have they worked for you or anyone you know?

9 Responses to “do hoodia diet pills actually work?”

  1. Toni Son 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    Hoodia works in our body as an appetite suppressant. It will not burn your fat. But, in your body Hoodia will make your brain think that your were full. So, you will think that you don’t need to eat more foods.

    You know?? Only Hoodia Gordonii which has ability as an appetite suppressant. Other variation of Hoodia will not work in your body. So, you must be careful in choosing Hoodia’s product. Some of them only scam (fake hoodia)

  2. *forever&Always*on 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    blaaah nooo !

  3. ikillyou2on 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    no
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    no
    no
    no
    no
    noo

  4. Level 2on 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    Diet pills never work.

  5. ladykenmaxon 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    Read the disclaimers on all the diet pills and you will find out you wasted your money and they are scams!!

  6. Zachon 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    Hmmm, not to sure. Sorry, Goodluck!

  7. Viniton 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    The diet pill industry is worth millions of dollars around the world each year, as in many cases it offers a seemingly easy way to lose weight, without having to follow a strict diet or fitness plan. The only problem is that the only part of the diet pill industry that is regulated and subjected to intensive trials is the prescription diet pills, and although these have been proven to be effective for weight loss, they have also been shown to have potential dangerous side effects, and so are only normally prescribed when obesity becomes life threatening. Other diet pills such as over the counter drugs and herbal supplements are not so intensively tested, and so their claims of aiding weight loss are often not backed by solid scientific evidence.

    If you are thinking of trying diet pills then you need to be wary of any manufacturer that cannot support their claims with objective clinical trials. Many herbal diet pills are based on some very plausible evidence, and do contain ingredients that have been shown to have effects on weight loss, such as Hoodia Gordonii. This is a plant that originates from remote desert regions of South Africa and when taken in pure, large doses has been proved by several clinical trials to effectively aid weight loss.

    However most diet pills that contain Hoodia have not themselves been tested, and so there is no evidence to show that the amount or composition of Hoodia used in these products is effective for weight loss. Also it is important to note that Hoodia is a slow growing plant and has been granted protected status in the last few years, which limits the amounts that can be harvested each year.

    This means that demand often outweighs supply, and many unscrupulous manufacturers sell fake Hoodia pills that contain little or none of the authentic plant extract. This kind of misrepresentation is common in the herbal diet pill market, as these types of pills are classed as food supplements and so are not required by law to undergo rigorous testing to prove their effects.

    Some herbal extracts have also been known to cause significant side effects and interact with other medications, and in cases like this Health Authorities do step in and take action such as initiating full clinical trials and ultimately banning the sale of products containing the dangerous substances without prescription.

    This happened in the last few years with the substance ephedrine, which is derived from the plant ephedra. Ephedrine was found to cause invasive, over stimulating effects on the central nervous system, which could lead to serious side effects such as high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias and strokes. Diet pills containing ephedrine were also found to have caused a significant number of reported deaths in several countries across the world.

    Diet pills that are available on prescription can be effective for weight loss, but also come with potential harmful side effects and are only used in certain, extreme cases. Over the counter diet drugs and herbal diet supplements are less likely to cause dangerous side effects, but they often cannot support their impressive weight loss claims with any real, scientific evidence.

  8. miandersonon 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    I know it worked well for my wife. Hoodia is best used as an appetite suppressant to keep you from being hungry all the time like you feel with most diets. You can even get a free bottle to try it out. Why not try it before you buy it.

  9. Jennyon 07 Apr 2010 at 3:26 am

    I have been through it all and know what’s it about. The main thing is to stick in there. You can’t be an addict to food and never exercise if you want to live a healthy life and keep the weight off. I’ve worked out, done every diet, and all types of classes.

    Nothing works, besides dedication and intelligence towards the subject of losing weight.

    First, depending on how much weight you need to lose, your diet is the first concern. You can’t eat 10,000 calories a day and expect the weight to come off, even if you are exercising a lot. Which brings us to the next thing. Duh, Exercising…

    This is a must especially if you need to a lot of weight. Get at least 30 mins of some good hardcore exercising. Do some cardio, in the long run, it’s good for the heart.

    However, I find the most hardest part of losing weight/keeping it off, in my diet. It’s so hard to keep your fingers out of the cookie jar or those chocolate goodies. I’ve found a great addition to help any one out, it’s a natural weight loss supplement called Proactol. Now don’t get all crazy on me and say diet pills don’t work. That is true, but not in this case. This one isn’t meant to burn pounds while you sit on the couch. It’s an appetite suppressant, along with being a fat binder. I saved money on the pills at http://theweightlossplace .com along with getting some good info. It basically makes those fingers not go towards the cookie jar. For me it’s the best pill I’ve tried and I’ve tried cupboards full. Now this doesn’t mean you have to follow my foot steps but I’ve successfully lost roughly 70 pounds and keeping it off til this day.

    Well good luck and remember what I said, Dedicate.

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