Hoodia gordonii (Kalahari cactus, Bushmen’s hat, Queen of the Namib, Veldkos, Slimming cactus)
Health Benefits
- Assist in losing weight & prevent obesity.
- It assists in weight loss by decreasing feelings of hunger & increasing the production of insulin.
- It prevents you from overeating.
- It is traditionally used to improve strength, focus, energy and wellbeing.
- It is also used to treat indigestion and minor infections.
How does it work?
Hoodia’s active molecule P57 resembles a glucose molecule and binds to glucose receptors, fooling the body into thinking there is enough glucose. A person does not sense the need to eat. P57 molecules bind stronger and longer to the receptors and are more active than glucose. It appears to work on the level of the hypothalamus to inhibit hunger signals.
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