Monday, February 2, 2009

What You Must Know About Hoodia Side Effects!

By Caitlin Ryan

Anyone properly contemplating the use of weight loss diet pills must ask the question "Are there any side effects?" That's to be expected because although losing weight is important, you know that you dont wan't to jeopardize your health by taking risky weight loss diet pills that have dangerous side effects or that can make you feel ill.

To understand the potential side effects of hoodia gordonii, you need to understand how it works and how our hunger response works. When blood sugar (glucose) levels drop in our bodies, the brain is notified. At this time, the brain sends out a message to the hypothalamus to trigger our sense of hunger.

Hoodia gordonii (which is a South African cactus) controls our appetite by making your brain think that you have enough glucose in your blood. If your glucose levels drop, you still aren't signaled by the brain to let you know you're hungry.

Hoodia can be trouble for diabetics because the control of their disease is based on the control of their glucose levels. For the rest of us, the action that p57 has on our brains is a good thing because many of us have been overeating for so long that our glucose levels that signal hunger are skewed. We've in a sense trained our brains to live on higher glucose levels. Diabetics, on the other hand, should certainly consult their doctors before using any weight loss diet pills or supplements.

The second side effect of hoodia is that it may also suppress our sense of thirst. When we become thirsty, we are already partially dehydrated because our fluid levels must fall below optimum level before the sense of thirst is triggered. This side effect can be easily controlled, however, by getting into the habit of drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Staying well hydrated can help you lose weight as well, so this is something that you should be doing anyway for weight loss as well as your health.

In reality, unless you are diabetic or opposed to drinking water, those side effects of hoodia gordonii aren't all that serious.

Many weight loss diet pills and appetite suppressants other than hoodia gordonii have some pretty nasty side effects.

One of those is ephedra which is an appetite suppressant that was once very popular. It has been banned by the FDA due to its role in the deaths of people who suffered severe heart-related side effects. It is still used by rogue weight loss companies that illegally sell it on the internet.

Fat blockers such as Alli have been known to cause excessive bowel movements and leakage issues for people who continue to eat high amounts of fat while taking Alli. Many people who take Alli have reported ill side effects such as cramping, bloating and pain.

There are many stimulants used in weight loss diet pills such as caffeine whose side effects are nervousness, anxiety and insomnia.

I've chosen HoodiThin because its 100% hoodia and I don't have to worry about other troublesome ingredients. You should understand that some hoodia diet pills and supplements do contain other ingredients that may cause side effects. Make sure you check out these ingredients so you don't end up hurting your health or feeling ill.

Do not take hoodia if you are pregnant or nursing. Children should not take hoodia. If you have major health concerns or you are diabetic, check with your physician before taking any weight loss diet pills or supplements including hoodia.

However, if you are healthy and simply want to lose weight, hoodia is one of the safest appetite supplements on the market. It can boost your willpower and help you avoid foods that may cause weight gain when eaten in excess. - 15343

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