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    Hoodia Gordonii Extract

    One of the newer players in the satiety arena is Hoodia Gordonii, a South African plant consumed by natives of the Kalahari Desert to suppress appetite and thirst. The interest in hoodia has been so great that there are currently supply concerns, which have caused manufacturers to urge their buyers to ensure they have certificates of analysis (C of A’s) for material.

    There is not a great deal of published research on hoodia, though a study conducted at Brown Medical School in Providence, RI, suggested a glycoside from hoodia may increase adenosine triphospate (ATP) content in the hypothalamus. Stephen Holt, MD, founder of Natures Benefit and author of The Supreme Qualities of Hoodia Gordonii, noted hoodia’s active constituents influence the hypothalamus, a sort of switch box for satiety signals, which may help people reduce calorie intake,” he said. “While it is not a magic bullet, it has a novel effect on the central nervous system and will likely be the biggest dietary supplement product we’ve seen in years. Give Hoodia Extract a try at VitaNet.