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Hoodia Side EffectsHoodia is labeled as having a combined effect of ephedra and caffeine, but with no calories. It, arguably, reduces fat intake and perks up your mood. So how does this natural plant curb hunger and thirst, and enhance alertness? The cactus-like plant contains a molecule, P-57, that mimics sugar in the way it affects the nerve cells, only without the calories. It basically lies to your brain, tricking it into feeling full. Within the human mid-brain, also known as the hypothalamus, reside nerve cells which, in a sense, detect glucose sugar. In essence, when a person eats, the food causes their blood sugar to rise, making the nerve cells in the mid-brain fire, thus warding off hunger. The plant also contains minerals and other ingredients such as hydrogen, nitrogen, magnesium, and zinc. The most frequently reported study to promote Hoodia Gordonii as a weight loss supplement was conducted with obese individuals who were given Hoodia Gordonii and left in a room with little to distract them except TV, reading and eating. This group consumed on average 1000 less calories a day than the control group given a placebo. The active ingredient in the plant appears to tell the brain that the stomach is full. Although hoodia side effects are still unknown, diabetics should stay away from it. Because the P-57 molecule tricks the brain into thinking it has enough blood sugar, the levels of that glucose could drop dangerously. In fact, the only known side effect seems to be an overall good feeling. However, the bushman used it sparingly and further studies are required to examine the possible hoodia side effects of regular doses over a long period of time.
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