If you haven’t already heard about Hoodia Gordonii and it’s potential effects in reducing hunger, then here is the shortened version. Hoodia is a cactii family plant that originally grows in South Africe. There are many aboriginal tribes that eat it when they are hungry and don’t have much to eat beacause of the dry season, or the lack of animals to hunt. There is a compound called P-57 that has been shown to reduce hunger by reducing the activation of the hunger arears in the cerebral cortex, and to activate the satiety areas. This makes it a highly effective supplement to be used for people who are trying to follow a strict weight loss diet, but always seem to fall off the wagon and eat something that they aren’t supposed to eat.
The difference between a hoodia weight loss patch and a regular capsule is quite simple and it is based on a recent finding in medical research. When you administer drugs or herbal supplements orally, they are always exposed to the highly acidic content in the stomach, and the digestive enzymes of the pancreas in the intestine. This has to be done to make sure that the compounds get absorbed, and that any possible harmful compounds get altered so that they don’t cause damage. Unfortunately a large percentage of the good compounds get changed also, and in this case they can get destryoed and never absorbed correctly. When transdermal absorption is used, the compounds absorb directly in the circulation and start having an immediate effect. They don’t get destroyed on the way. This way we can achieve better results with lower amounts herbs or medicine.
Remember that losing weight with the hoodia patch, is strictly meant for healthy people following a healthy diet. If you would use the patch and eat unhealthy foods, you would risk your health as you would not get enough vitamins and minerals. Always consult your physician before trying out any supplement or a strict diet.