Hoodia Gordonii, an unknown plant, suddenly hit the market after BBC broke its report on the plant in 2003 and 60 Minutes in 2004. The plant is attributed with the ability to suppress or reduce appetite when it is consumed. The weight loss market was anyway on the upswing. Hoodia became a hot favorite instantly. Hoodia Gordonii is one amongst the 13 Hoodia species identified so far. It occurs naturally in Africa. The Sub-Saharan countries of South Africa and Namibia are the main countries where Hoodia Gordonii is found.
Accumulation of fat in the body in excess is obesity. It is a condition that adversely affects a person. The body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether a person is affected by obesity or not. BMI is the figure that compares weight to height. A BMI between 25 kg/m2 and 30 kg/m2 indicates that the person is definitely over weight. A BMI over 30 kg/m2 is considered to indicate a person who is obese. There are a number of diseases that are associated with obesity. This includes breathing difficulties, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoarthritis. Overeating and excessive calorie intake is the main causes of obesity. Inadequate or no physical activity is also a cause. There are instances when psychiatric illness and genetic reasons are the causes.
Hoodia is marketed as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules, protein shakes, tablets, tea, coffee, liquid tinctures, syrups and infusions. Its popularity has also spawned various products that claim to have Hoodia Gordonii as one of its ingredient. The plant has no known side effect. The genuine source of Hoodia continues to be from Sub-Saharan Africa. Hoodia drink by Desert Burn Industries combines Hoodia with protein.
Physical exercise and dieting can make a dent to overweight. Appetite reducing anti-obesity drugs are available in the market. A number of weight loss programs are also available to choose from. However, a good result can be achieved only when one makes the necessary changes in life style and strictly follow the practices that were decided upon. A major public health problem is obesity though preventable. This is now official. The sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy food habits and lack of physical activities are issues that are required to be addressed.
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