Posted by LOOPS on June 8, 2005, at 19:13:48
In reply to Re: Has Anyone Tried HOODIA? » Jazzed, posted by vitaqueen on June 7, 2005, at 10:35:35
Hi there -
I tried out Hoodia (Source Naturals) for awhile with mixed results - and in the end gave it up.
So I had to take 4-5 pills a day to notice appetite reduction - which it DID have for me. However, I also noticed some weird stuff going on with my mood I wasn't too fond of - some hyperactivity (I think - although to be honest it was mild and I am prone to overreactions to most supplements).
I wasn't very hungry - but it took about a week for the effects to be noticeable. The effects were indeed reduced appetite - so you have to make sure you DO eat.
I have to say, I eventually dropped it because my appetite was reducing from taking EFAs anyway. I have a long-term problem with bulimia, so eating has always been a sticky subject.
I really have dealt with food problems for a loooong time - and must say (sorry people, once more) that getting enough EFAs - possibly a lot more than is recommended, goes a huge way to managing weight (note my weight initially went up and now has come down).
Sorry - that was off subject. So Hoodia did work for me, but I didn't feel comfortable taking it in the long run.
Loops
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