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As an answer to a growing obesity problem, especially in developed countries, weight loss industry and companies are offering various weight loss products, including prescription appetite suppressants. Of course, healthy lifestyle is an answer and solution to this problem but often it had gone too far and other measures have to be taken. Another reason why this problem is getting so much attention is its cost. It’s costing a fortune to individual households and to governments which are funding their medical care as well. Bellow you’ll get more information about prescription drugs and why it’s risky to take them if you don’t have to.

Let’s look at the availability of prescription weight loss drugs at first. As the name states, these are for prescription only. Only doctor can prescribe these pills so you shouldn’t be able to buy them online, supermarket or in pharmacy without one. Even if you can (which is illegal) – don’t. Health risks of these products are quite significant and unless you don’t have to, better stay away from them. Typical consumer of prescription drugs are individuals with BMI of 30 and above.  Read more...

Hoodia Gordonii is very popular natural appetite suppressant and Hoodia appetite suppressants are pills which contains this plant. My focus will be on products which consist only of real Hoodia Gordonii as many weight loss pills use name Hoodia to promote themselves but very few actually have it in them.

First I need to explain what appetite suppressants are. It’s very simple; weight loss in this case is achieved by suppressing the appetite. Appetite is reduced (suppressed) so you eat less which equals in fewer calories. Accompanied by physical activity, appetite suppression can be very effective way of losing weight.

Secondly let’s find out what Hoodia is. Hoodia or Hoodia Gordonii in this case, is succulent plant which grows mainly in South Africa. Our interest in this plant is its ability of natural appetite suppression. Back in’77, P57 (ingredient responsible for appetite suppression) was isolated from Hoodia and later patented. Today Hoodia Gordonii can only be wild-harvested by licensed individuals and companies.

South African natives were using Hoodia Gordonii for centuries. Their hunting trips were long and it kept them away from feeling hungry. Modern day scientists were attracted to this plant because of that and even now it serves as a proof that this natural appetite suppressant is effective in fighting hunger.  Read more...