on 23 April 2009
What are Hoodia side effects? This is a question anyone who is planning to use Hoodia diet pills would ask. Let’s define a ‘side effect’ before we go into Hoodia side effects. A side effect is ‘another effect other than the intentionally desired effect.’ Side effects don’t have to be always bad effects. So does Hoodia have any side effects? and if so, what are these side effects?
Does Hoodia Gordonii have any side effects?
Pure Hoodia Gordonii is proclaimed to have no side effects. Hoodia seems to be safe to use. Remember, for thousands of years the San Bushmen have eaten Hoodia plants with no ill side effects.
Clinical trials to date have also shown no adverse effects from taking Hoodia. However, further scientific investigations are needed to establish the safety profile of Hoodia extract. Studies are ongoing, mainly, at Phytopharm.
How can Hoodia side effects affect your health?
However, there are reports on health forums that some Hoodia Gordonii users experienced some undesirable side effects. So what are those Hoodia side effects?
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Occasional mild headaches:
The generally accepted view is that this is due to not drinking plenty of water while using Hoodia Gordonii. It is highly recommended that you drink a lot of water when using Hoodia diet pills.
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Minor stomach upset when using Hoodia:
There is no clinical proof that pure Hoodia Gordonii causes stomach upset. This side effect is possibly the cause of other ingredients in the Hoodia diet pills those users are using, or as a result of using other slimming pills while using Hoodia weight loss pills. This is why it is highly recommended that you choose Hoodia diet pills that contain no other ingredients than pure Hoodia Gordonii.
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Hoodia side effects and your liver:
There is suggestion that Hoodia Gordonii may affect your liver. This is more applicable to people who with an abnormal liver as breaking up P57, the active ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii, could spell increased stress levels on their liver. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before using Hoodia Gordonii.
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Hoodia and diabetes:
People with diabetes, in particular, should not overuse Hoodia Gordonii. The reason is that Hoodia Gordonii works by fooling the brain into thinking that you have enough blood sugar. This can become dangerous if the blood sugar is not properly monitored while taking Hoodia Gordonii diet supplements, and could fall dangerously low taking Hoodia. And with the regular hunger mechanism turned off, the normal warning signs may be suppressed, until it is too late.
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Hoodia and other medication:
Hoodia Gordonii may interact with other medication or diet supplements you are taking. This is actually true with any drug or weight loss supplements. Yet they are still safe to use.
Hoodia Gordonii Side Effects posted under Hoodia Gordonii Facts
