Hoodia, pronounced "who dee ah" gordonii is a plant. It is also known as "Xhoba". Diet patches containing Hoodia are effective, as they create a feeling of fullness in people who use them. Hoodia diet patches are known to lower food intake by as much as 50%. After years of research, it was discovered that a small amount of this unique product applied to the skin causes weight loss.

One of the common diet patches that uses Hoodia as one of its ingredient is the slim form patch. A 100% natural product, the slim form patch produces no side effects or allergic reactions. It is non-invasive, safe and easy to use.

The approximate size of this patch is 2x2 inches. It has a medical grade clear white backing. Once the backing is removed and applied on the body, it takes on the color of the skin. When a Hoodia diet patch is placed on the skin, it releases weight-regulating substances that work wonders for a lot of people. The body slowly absorbs these elements, resulting in a ?boost? to the thyroid gland. This increases the metabolism and activates fat burning mechanisms. It works 24-hrs a day even while sleeping.

Anyone in good health can use a Hoodia diet patch. However, pregnant women and people suffering from diabetes, hypoglycemia, serious heart or thyroid problems should not follow this weight-loss program, unless approved by their doctors.

Millions of people achieve weight loss using products such as the Hoodia diet patches, but maintaining that weight lose is a much greater challenge. Many medical experts are of the view that while Hoodia diet patches do have an impact on the weight of a user, they are really effective, in a long- term sense, when used in combination with exercise and diet control.