Safety Update: Possible Hoodia Dangers?
For the most part, hoodia is regarded as a safe substitute for ephedrine which was regarding as fatal a few years ago. However, today people are wondering exactly how safe it is.
One of the main concerns is regarding how well or how not well this substance mixed with other herbs and plants. Occasionally, when not combine right it could cause very serious side effects such as shortness of breath or even death.
How do you avoid all of this trouble? The answers are here…
Try to take the purest form of hoodia gordonii as possible. It should be no more than between 1,500 to 3,000 mg a day, generally.
It would be better to use supplements that do not have in them other additives or large amounts of other herbs and plants. One of the main areas of concerns is mixing Kava with hoodia gordonii.
Be very careful about using supposed “synthetic” mixtures of hoodia that supposedly replicate the real thing. You should be very cautious about this.
The appetite suppressant supplements that have stimulant ingredients such as caffeine or ginseng in them can be of a concern. Mostly pregnant women should be aware of this.
Speaking of pregnant women, the safety of this product used with a woman carrying an unborn child has not yet been established. Furthermore, there is a concern about nursing women. You should talk to your doctor about this.
Other dangers
People who have diabetes should be concerned about taking this product. Their blood sugar level could drop profusely. Dehydration also could be a problem because it not only suppresses appetite but thirst.
There is the possibility of liver problems being associated with the use of hoodia. However, further information is needed to confirm this.
Conclusion
More conclusive evidence is needed to determine what the side effects of hoodia are when this product is used in its purest form. You should use supplements made with this plant as well as other ingredients very sparingly.
