{"product_id":"hoodia-gordonii","title":"Hoodia Gordonii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hoodia Gordonii\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a succulent native to the arid regions of southern Africa and has a long history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples of the region, particularly the San and Khoi-San. Traditionally, Hoodia was consumed during long hunting and traveling expeditions when food was scarce, with historical reports describing its use for helping reduce feelings of hunger and, in some accounts, thirst.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoodia gordonii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally Used to Support Appetite Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Hoodia is best known ethnobotanically for its traditional use during extended hunting trips to help individuals tolerate periods between meals and reduce sensations of hunger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay Support Feelings of Fullness \u0026amp; Satiety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Hoodia contains naturally occurring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteroidal glycosides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of plant compounds investigated for their potential influence on appetite and satiety signaling. This traditional use has made Hoodia especially popular in nutritional programs designed around portion awareness and controlled food intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains Naturally Occurring P57 Steroidal Glycoside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — One of Hoodia's most studied constituents is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP57\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an oxypregnane steroidal glycoside investigated for possible appetite-regulating activity. Preclinical research has suggested appetite-related biological activity, although its precise role and effectiveness in humans remain uncertain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains Other Bioactive Steroidal Glycosides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Scientific analysis of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoodia gordonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has identified several steroidal glycosides in addition to P57. For example, laboratory and animal research involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGordonoside F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found activity involving the GPR119 receptor and reduced food intake in mice. These findings are preliminary and should not be interpreted as proof of the same effect in humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay Complement a Disciplined Weight-Management Lifestyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Because of its traditional association with reduced hunger, Hoodia may be used as part of a broader lifestyle emphasizing nutritious foods, appropriate portions, hydration, physical activity, adequate sleep, and consistent dietary habits. Current scientific evidence does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establish Hoodia as a stand-alone weight-loss treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Roots in Southern African Traditional Botanical Knowledge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Hoodia's modern popularity developed from traditional knowledge associated with peoples of southern Africa. Its historical use provides important ethnobotanical support for its association with hunger management, although traditional use should be distinguished from modern clinical proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 3 capsules on an empty stomach if possible, with spring water or organic fruit juice or take as needed. Do this once a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, ensure adequate hydration by consuming at least 64 oz. of spring water daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a sensitive stomach, take capsules \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 hours before or after a meal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLifestyle Recommendation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maximum benefit, we recommend pairing this product with a clean, balanced and\/or plant-focused diet, proper hydration, prayer, discipline, and a consistent wellness routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GO THROUGH THESE LINK(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAUTION: AS WITH ANY DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, DO NOT TAKE WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING YOUR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, NURSING, OR ARE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION FOR ANY REASON. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch Transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific research on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoodia gordonii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains limited. In the primary published randomized human trial, 49 healthy overweight women received a purified Hoodia extract or placebo for 15 days. The Hoodia group did \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience a statistically significant reduction in calorie intake or body weight compared with placebo. Researchers also reported increased blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase, along with nausea, vomiting, and altered skin sensations in some participants. Therefore, Hoodia should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be advertised as clinically proven to cause weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest-supported positioning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally used to help manage feelings of hunger and support appetite awareness as part of a balanced nutrition and weight-management lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hoodia should never be used as a substitute for adequate food or hydration. Individuals who are pregnant or nursing, have cardiovascular or liver concerns, take prescription medications, or are being treated for a medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Israelite Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429386207407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/7819\/8447\/files\/HoodiaGordonii.png?v=1788231080","url":"https:\/\/www.israelitemarket.com\/products\/hoodia-gordonii","provider":"Israelite Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}