Diet pills that contain the herb hoodia gordonii are very popular. They are currently being aggressively promoted by sales marketers. The main theme is that there are no hoodia side effects. Can we be sure that this is really the case?

The herb has been used for years by bushmen in the African desert. They may not suffer from hoodia side effects because it is part of their natural diet. People in the United States don't have a history of using this product and so it is possible that it may have a different effect upon them.

Information about hoodia side effects mention that there might be a possibility of liver damage. The cause might be due to other active ingredients that was used with hoodia. The other hoodia side effect indicate that there might be a bad reaction with prescription medicines taken by an individual. In Africa, the tribes who take hoodia do not take the prescription medicines that others take.

If you are diabetic you need to be very careful if you want to take hoodia. One theory about how hoodia works is that it makes the brain think that the blood sugar levels are fine. If a diabetic takes hoodia and their blood sugar levels become low, this could be very dangerous.

There are other hoodia side effects. It is thought that hoodia suppresses the appetite and also thirst. There are unsubstantiated reports that Africans have died using hoodia because they became severely dehydrated. This is just one more hoodia side effect that needs to be taken into consideration.

Another problem with hoodia is that there are many counterfeit products being sold. Some products may be contaminated and it really is very difficult to know if the product you are buying really contains pure hoodia. So in some cases you really don't know what you are ingesting.

We hear these days of a suggested alert which may be put on the labels of hoodia gordonii diet pills. It says, more or less, that nursing women or those who are expecting should avoid using this medication. It says as well that eating disorder sufferers and those who are below their healthy weight should not take it either. It also points out that people can experience allergic reactions because of it. To be on the safe side, you should speak with your physician if you are thinking of starting this or any other weight loss product.

One of the most popular diet pills available today contains hoodia gordonii. This is an herb that has been used for many years by the African Bushmen with any side effects. People in the United States are just now adding this herb to their diet and may see some hoodia side effects. People with certain illnesses or who are nursing or pregnant should not take it. Allergic reactions are also a possibility. The most important thing to do when thinking about taking this herb to help with weight loss is to talk it over with you physician first.