Does Hoodia really work?

Question

I've read about Hoodia (I know you have to get the CERTIFIED kind!) .. and I was just wondering if anyone has used it for weight loss and if it works???
I just had a baby 2 and a half months ago .. and I still have 30lbs of baby weight to lose, I need all the help I can get!

Also, my question is:
does Hoodia speed up your metabolism???? because right now I'm hypo-thyroid. Can I still take Hoodia being Hypo-thyroid (under-active thyroid)
THANKS!

Additional Details

I stopped breastfeeding 2 weeks ago.

Answer 1

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It's a simple appetite suppressant. I would suggest waiting until you're done breast feeding to be on the safe side.
It doesn't affect the metabolism directly (it's possible it could lower your metabolism if you don't eat enough), but you'd want to check with your doctor if you are hypothyroid, just to make sure it won't hurt you.

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Answer 2

My mom takes it.
Honestly, I don't see a difference.
It's just like a laxative, which as far as I know, is bad long-term.

Answer 3

i would advise not using it (but that's your decision).....i personally don't trust hoodia to work. but one of my friends used it and she swears it works..she did lose some wait, but i still wouldn't recommend it. someone else i know has tried it and says it didn't work. certain products like this work for different people. i would recommend going to a bariatric physican (not for the surgery) i did this 3 years ago for 6mos and lost around 32-35 healthy lbs (i had more fat to lose though)...basically i had meal supplements (mostly bars) and ate certain foods..everything was given to me...and every thursday i took a shot...all this helped me alot and my sister tried it and it worked for her. at the time of this all i would do is play ultimate frisbee on fridays..(so thats the most exercise i did) ... i still have all my information, if you would like me to send you info on it..send you the meal plans and everything i did..maybe it'll help you out..email me ((taylourcruz07@yahoo))


overall..hoodia and products like that work for different people..it may work for you

Answer 4

It does work I have lost 10lbs on it,u still have to eat right and exercise,not a miracle pill. I don't exercise a lot. It curbs your appetite. Don't take it if you are breast feeding or pumping.