This Because Hoodia gordonii is new, there are limited numbers of scientific trials that try to comprehend the effect that this plant can have on the body. I encountered so much difficulty in locating actual clinical trials that I was only able to find one study pertaining to Hoodia gordonii. In fact, only short term studies have been done. While searching for clinical trials in Hoodia gordonii, I was unable to find trials that specifically used the plant. The trials I was able to find isolated the molecule P57 from Hoodia and then ran experiments on it. According to the findings from the study above, Hoodia gordonii or its molecule P57 actually increase the hypothalamic ATP. This means that the energy in the body is increased when Hoodia gordonii is introduced into the body. The increase in energy could be one possible cause of appetite suppression in individuals. While the evidence from MacLean’s study supports the idea that Hoodia gordonii is an appetite suppressant, I still have reservations with the claims made by companies selling this product. One hesitation I have is that I only found a study where rats were the subjects. For me to believe in the power of Hoodia, I would need to see clinical trials with humans as the subjects. Another reservation I have is that I think Hoodia could actually be an appetite suppressant but probably not to the degree that some of the personal testimonials claim. I feel that testimonials are often sensationalized. -748 Testimonials have no way to substantiate their claims so it is necessary that we take them at face value. Another reason that it is hard to believe claims such as the ones above is because they are from websites that are trying to sell Hoodia products. The companies want to make as much money as possible so it necessary to state claims and give personal testimonies that support the product that company is trying to sell. The claims from above support the idea that Hoodia is the new miracle weight loss method which is what companies trying to sell Hoodia want the consumers to believe. One company selling a Hoodia product, Hoodoba™, shows that their product has been certified by an independent website even shows the laboratory report: ( :www. Nevertheless, many people will see this laboratory report and assume that is supports the claims of the Hoodoba company. The report might do this but there is always the chance that the report is fabricated. One reason to believe that this report is false is that the name of the laboratory is never given. It is always referred to as an independent with any report on a product selling website, it is should only be taken at face value. "diet supplements online " and "hoodia gordonii cactus extract " (include "hoodia gordonii 800 mg", "hoodia gordon ", "fast weight loss products ", "wikipedia hoodia ", "just hoodia ", "Strongest hoodia ", Hoodia gordonii is a spiny succulent perennial plant native to South Africa and Namibia. In nature, the plants can attain a height of 3.2 feet (1 m), & Trim weight loss )