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The hoodia cactus (actually hoodia succulent) has been used by the Sans Bushmen of the Kalahari for centuries. In addition to being an appetite suppressant the Bushmen also believe the hoodia cactus to be a cure for among other things: stomach cramps, hemorrhoids, diabetes and high blood pressure. While this is most likely not the case, in fact it is hard to imagine that centuries ago they could even understand the causes and treatments for diabetes and hypertension, it is hard for anyone who has ever eaten the hoodia cactus or taken a hoodia extract to argue that it does not have an amazing effect on hunger. After ingesting a small amount of the hoodia cactus it is very difficult to picture eating anytime soon, or at least anything sizable. This is of course why the hoodia cactus has gotten the attention of the Western World, because it might be the best treatment for obesity to come along in the past fifty years. Unlike the appetite suppressants that preceded it, hoodia is not a stimulant and does not have any adverse side effects. The hoodia cactus is a great diet aid for those looking to overcome obesity and those who want to lose just a few pounds alike.

The Hoodia cactus is found deep within the Kalahari Deserts of South Africa. At first glance, the Hoodia cactus does not appear to be anything particularly special, just some ugly little plant in the middle of the barren plains. This is probably how the Hoodia cactus was missed for so long, but in this weird little member of the aloe family may lay the secret to easy weight loss. Hoodia is a natural appetite suppressant, but not a stimulant. The Hoodia cactus can take away hunger, as the local tribes here discovered long ago, but have no side effects. This is exactly what makes the Hoodia cactus so appealing, because almost all appetite suppressants have harsh side effects and negative health effects. The Hoodia cactus has also offered a ray of hope to the Sans Bushmen, who are a desperately impoverished people. For every ounce of Hoodia cactus sold the Sans Bushmen receive royalties which help them rebuild their shattered society.

The standard Hoodia extract is a 20:1 strength. What is more important than the strength of the Hoodia extract is the purity of the supplement. Many times it is mixed with either another appetite suppressant or just useless filler, but the best form of Hoodia extract is by far pure. Manufacturers do this to drive down the cost of making Hoodia supplements, but it comes at a price to the consumer. Hoodia extract which has been combined with a filler is usually not strong enough to have the needed effect, and Hoodia extract which has been mixed with another appetite suppressant like green tea will cause the consumer to feel the side effects of the green tea or whatever sort of stimulant they chose. Hoodia extract can be taken either in the form of a capsule or a spray, though the capsule is usually the preferable choice. To begin with you will not have to suffer through the bitter taste of Hoodia if you use a capsule, but more importantly a month`s supply of Hoodia extract in capsule form is usually a lot more than in a liquid form.

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