I struggle with a huge appetite. I asked my naturopath to recommend a supplement to curb my appetite, and he told me about Olympian Labs Hoodia Gordonii. I have been taking it for 1 month, 400 - 1200 mg a day. I noticed a decrease in appetite on my second day of taking 1200 mg. I try to take about 800 mg a day, and it really curbs my appetite (no between meal cravings). Also, Hoodia increases my energy considerably - almost too much, and that's why I don't take more than 800 mg. I felt the energy boost even before I read somewhere that this is a side effect - so it's not a placebo effect. Last thing I'll say is that I would watch out for other brands. I'd only buy this brand or any other one that a trusted naturopath recommends.Hoodia Gordonii has been used for generations by South African tribesmen to starve off hunger and thirst during long hunting expeditions. Hoodia is difficult to grow and requires just the right amount of water, sun light, and temperature. It takes five years for Hoodia to grow to full maturity. To test the Hoodia, morbidly obese people from Leicester, England, were kept in a place as close to prison as it gets. All the volunteers could do was read papers and watch television and eat. Half the group was given Hoodia Gordonii and half was given a placebo. At the end of 15 days, the group on Hoodia had reduced their food intake by 1000 calories a day. Given the average daily diet is around 2200 calories, this was a remarkable success! Another clinical study performed in 18 overweight but healthy males provided statistical evidence that the Hoodia Gordonii extract reduced the average daily calorie intake and reduced body-fat over the 2 week clinical trial period. In addition to eliminating hunger and suppressing the appetite Hoodia also seems to boost energy levels and counteract depression, some folks even report aphrodisiac-like qualities. The efficacy of Hoodia Gordonii has been established with a profound weight loss and a good emergent safety profile.

Hi simonjonez,
I am always very suspicious of people who make" too good to be true claims" about a product or therapy, I am a Naturopath with a science degree so I have seen it plenty of times in the past. If a product is really good they usually have the intestinal fortitude to post the research for everyone to scrutinise for themselves, anyhow I went looking for the research and this is what I found, first the usual hype

http://www.hoodia-advice.org/

http://www.naturalnews.com/002713.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodia_gordonii


I'll search for more truth later.

Cheers

Have you tried something like UniqueHoodia??? Its a hoodia supplement designed to help you lose weight.

supplements to help you lose weight? Just eat healthier which means eat the green vegetables before that big meat portion and mashed potatoes.
This way you have less room for heavy carbs and fatty meats.
eat more almonds and walnuts they curb the appetite too and burn fat.
Why pay for these supplements with all the side effects...

Try to find the right combination. Do sports, change your kind of eating, food aso. There are also some supplements that helps to support you in a healthy way. Do a search