Get The FACTS: Hoodia's Side Effects

Before you start taking any supplement, you want to know what you're getting into. Are there any side effects? What are the drawbacks?

With that in mind, here are the potential negatives we've found on Hoodia:

Hoodia may stop you from eating at all. Hoodia is an incredibly effective appetite suppressant. You may find yourself having to remember to eat, or wanting to stop eating all together. If this happens, try cutting back on your dose. Your body can't function for long if you aren't getting enough calories to meet your basic metabolic needs.

Hoodia may take away your feelings of thirst. It's vitally important that you get enough water – even though you may not feel thirsty while taking Hoodia. Try to sip water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. Dehydration is not going to help you lose weight!

Hoodia may act as an aphrodisiac. OK, not everyone will see that as a negative. Just don't say we didn't warn you.

Some people may have an allergic reaction to Hoodia. Hoodia is a plant, and as with all plant material, it is possible that some people may be allergic. If you're prone to allergies, start with very small doses until you know how your body will react to Hoodia.

Drug Interactions: As far as we know, hoodia hasn't been found to react negatively with any prescription medications.  Of course, you should check with your doctor to make sure - it's better to be safe than sorry.  But for most people, other medications won't prevent you from enjoying the benefits of Hoodia.

So, is there anyone who shouldn't take Hoodia?

Basically, you shouldn't take hoodia if:

You're pregnant or nursing a baby. Like any other food, Hoodia can pass through your blood or milk to your child – and babies just don't need appetite suppressants.

You have an eating disorder, or are underweight.

You've had any cancers affecting the hypothalamus. Hoodia works on this area of the brain, so if you've had problems there you'll want to seriously discuss Hoodia with your doctor.

You have (or have had) liver problems. A few people who've taken Hoodia have developed liver problems, and more research is necessary to determine whether or not Hoodia was to blame.

What about diabetics?  So far, Hoodia hasn't been shown to cause any problems for diabetics. But of course, losing weight will affect your treatment, so you'll want to work closely with your doctor while taking Hoodia.

Of course, this information only applies to supplements containing pure Hoodia. If you get a supplement that's full of ingredients other than Hoodia, each of them could react with medications you're taking or conditions you have.

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