Hoodia Gordonii Safety

Is the hoodia diet safe?

If you are wondering if the hoodia gordonii cactus is safe to eat you should know that the native tribes in south africa have used it since ancient times with no known side effects. So the safety of hoodia gordonii is limited to that empirical knowledge. There are still more studies to be done to know sufficient information aobut hoodia gordonii and its active ingredient P57.

Since hoodia suppresses thirst and appetite one should take enough water before consuming hoodia pills in order to avoid dehydration. A safe dose of hoodia depends on the individual. People with diabetes for example may suffer from sudden fall in sugar level and should therefore consider hoodia only on advice of a dietician or personal health care provider.