Getting Your Fats Off With Hoodia Drinks
It was reported that the San Bushmen were using Hoodia Gordonii for various purpose. This plant is one of the Hoodia species. The plant is used for suppressing hunger. The San Bushmen would go hunting in Kalahari Desert where they will be able to hardly find any food. They consumed Hoodia Gordonii to suppress hunger. The South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) examined the plant for the active ingredient and isolated it giving the name, P57. Patent was obtained in 1996. CSIR also acknowledged that this knowledge belonged to the San people. The official acknowledgement made the San people eligible for a share in the profits.
Obesity was never a problem in olden times. It is a modern creation. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are over 400 million adults who are obese. WHO formally declared obesity as a global epidemic. Obesity is mostly caused by bad food habits and a sedentary life. It is easily preventable. Obesity can also be caused due to mental illness. Genetic cause is also reported. There are a number of ways with which obesity can be tackled. There are various weight loss programs. There are also a variety of drugs and diet supplement formulas in the market. Surgery is sometimes resorted to in controlling obesity.
Hoodia Gordonii grows 1 meter high. It is a flowering plant. Khoba, Xhooba and Ghaap are the local names given to it. Hoodia is found to grow naturally in Angola, Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. Hoodia is available in the form of capsules, tablets, syrup and drinks. There are a number of Hoodia drinks such as the Hoodia Gordonii Shake Mix which contains 16 vitamins and minerals besides protein and fat. This is to be taken with milk or water.
The increasing market for Hoodia Gordonii led to its being indiscriminately collected and traded. This led to a situation where the plant might have to be listed as an endangered species if its collection and trade are not strictly regulated and controlled. As required under such a situation, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) listed the plant in its list. All export of Hoodia Gordonii from Africa requires CITES certification. It also means that all certified exports are genuine Hoodia Gordonii.
To look pretty and vigorous, you've got to lose weight. If you do so, you will likely live longer.
Obesity was never a problem in olden times. It is a modern creation. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are over 400 million adults who are obese. WHO formally declared obesity as a global epidemic. Obesity is mostly caused by bad food habits and a sedentary life. It is easily preventable. Obesity can also be caused due to mental illness. Genetic cause is also reported. There are a number of ways with which obesity can be tackled. There are various weight loss programs. There are also a variety of drugs and diet supplement formulas in the market. Surgery is sometimes resorted to in controlling obesity.
Hoodia Gordonii grows 1 meter high. It is a flowering plant. Khoba, Xhooba and Ghaap are the local names given to it. Hoodia is found to grow naturally in Angola, Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. Hoodia is available in the form of capsules, tablets, syrup and drinks. There are a number of Hoodia drinks such as the Hoodia Gordonii Shake Mix which contains 16 vitamins and minerals besides protein and fat. This is to be taken with milk or water.
The increasing market for Hoodia Gordonii led to its being indiscriminately collected and traded. This led to a situation where the plant might have to be listed as an endangered species if its collection and trade are not strictly regulated and controlled. As required under such a situation, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) listed the plant in its list. All export of Hoodia Gordonii from Africa requires CITES certification. It also means that all certified exports are genuine Hoodia Gordonii.
To look pretty and vigorous, you've got to lose weight. If you do so, you will likely live longer.
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