Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus-like plant that has long been consumed by South African Bushmen to stave off hunger and thirst during long hunting trips. The tribesmen would break off a piece of the plant and chew on it.

Hoodia has been found to help suppress appetite and encourage weight loss. It is manufactured as a dietary supplement in the forms of pills, capsules, liquid, patches, shakes and diet bars. The Hoodia weight loss patch, which works like a nicotine patch, is placed on the shoulder or back and held in place with self-stick adhesive. It releases a constant amount of Hoodia Gordonii extract through the skin, into the bloodstream throughout the day. This allows the Hoodia substance to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the skin, bypassing stomach enzymes and liver which can typically reduce the effectiveness of the substance. The patch system acts as a continual appetite suppressant throughout the day.

Each Hoodia patch works continuously for up to 24 hours. Then a new patch must be applied. Getting the patch wet will compromise its effectiveness so you should not shower or swim while wearing the patch. Replace the patch with a new one after it gets wet.

The Hoodia weight loss patch can potentially increase the chance for dieting success. Hoodia is delivered in the perfect way to provide continuous reduction in food cravings, thus making dieting easier than ever. Recent studies have shown that using the Hoodia patch could help to reduce caloric intake by as much as 1000 calories each day.

The Hoodia patch is recommended to be used on the back or shoulder. Before applying the patch, clean the area to remove any dirt and dry it completely. You may want to remove excess hair on the area before applying the patch. This is to enable the patch to stick better and to be removed more easily. Once you've applied the patch, you may start to feel the effect in as little as an hour.

While the Hoodia capsule has undergone plenty of trials, the hoodia patch is relatively new and has not yet had the same amount of testing done on it. The preliminary results show that the patch is a superior way to take Hoodia Gordonii because of its constant release into the body. It is the most reliable and easiest method available. Like any other weight loss supplement, the Hoodia patch works best in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet and regular exercise.