Hoodia gordonii is a cactus-like plant, native to the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. Hoodia is considered to be an appetite suppressant. They say you should not take hoodia in any form if you have diabetes or if you are taking a medicine to control your blood sugar levels, if you have any heart problems or take any heart medicines, or if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or are in need of taking a medicine to increase or decrease the clotting of your blood such as aspirin, warfarin, or heparin.

I’ve done a little research on hoodia and have found out that it is not yet been evaluated by the FDA, and so obviously Lipozene has not been ok’d as a healthy supplement. Hoodia is sold over the Internet and in health food and discount stores, Hoodia gordonii is typically supplied in capsules or tablets, but I’ve seen that it is also available in milk chocolate chews. A 30-day supply usually costs $35 and up. I’m all for appetite suppressers and think that as long as there aren’t major side effects it’s ok to give these pills a try. They say you should take one capsule twice a day and you’ll see the weight start falling off.