Investigated 15 hoodia products

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We have found 7 Golden Rules that you should investigate before purchasing Hoodia

1. Stay away from so called "20:1 Extracts" as they may contain no Hoodia Gordonii.

2. Go with a product containing 100% Hoodia Gordonii Powder and no other herbs.

3. Insist on Source Material from South Africa. Do not accept from CHINA or other countries. Always ASK if not sure.

4. Look for a Certificate of Analysis on the site. This document will validate for you the country of origin. No Certificate of Analysis - do not buy. For all you know you are buying Chinese Cabbage. No Certificate of analysis - no dice.

5. Stay away from a product if the company tells you that you can suppress your appetite with one capsule only. Do not go with a product LESS than 488mg in size. You will get too little of the source material responsible for the appetite suppressing quality of Hoodia with anything smaller. The larger the capsule the better as MORE is BETTER when it comes to Hoodia.

6. Beware of companies that claim to have capsules that are 800mg in size. 800 mg capsules do no not exist. What is happening is a play on words. They are actually listing the mg size as 800mg and the serving size is 2 x 400mg capsules. RIPOFF!!!

7. Beware of companies who claim to have a capsule that is 1500mg in size. A 1500mg size capsule does not exist. The largest capsule that you can comfortably swallow is a 750mg capsule and it is known as a -00- cap.

Introduction to Hoodia

Hoodia Gordonii or Xhoba is a leafless, spiky succulent which grows naturally in South Africa. There are 46 species of Hoodia and only 2 that contain the appetite suppressant qualities that people seek after. Hoodia is registered as a protected species by the South African Nature Conservation and certain farmers are granted a special permit that allows them to commercially grow and harvest the plant for sale to the consumer market. This plant is now being grown in sustainable quantities and has become widely known for its effects as an appetite suppressant.

This cactus has an incredible virtue: A molecule "miracle" which is highly active and acts directly on the part of the brain controlling satiety, like glucose does it. This molecule which acts directly with an aim of creating or of inhibiting the feeling of "hunger". Very many tests of laboratory show the capacity of Hoodia Gordonii to reduce caloric intake from 30 to 40% and deprived of side effects.

This molecule resulting from Hoodia misleads the brain and the body while letting to him believe that it has just eaten. It works by mimicking the effect that glucose has on nerve cells in the brain in effect fooling the body into thinking it is full, even when it is not, thus curbing the appetite.

Important Notice:

Did you know that most of the Hoodia supply on the market is being mixed with Optunia? Which means that you are getting a product with watered down Hoodia lacking in the "active" ingredients. To get the best Hoodia on the market insist on a brand that displays the Certificate of Analysis on the site. This is very, very important. Repeat to yourself and save yourself anguish: I will buy only from dealers whose certificate of analysis is displayed on the site.

Information collected from the internet was used to compile the following product comparisons. Source: Jan 2005. If you have other products that you would like to have evaluated or know of any errors in this list above please contact us so that we may bring you the most current and up to date research on Hoodia.

ALERT:
Hoodia Spa 1500 claims to have a 1500mg capsule. This is impossible. A 750mg capsule a.k.a a -00- capsule it the largest capsule that can comfortably be swallowed. A -000- capsule exists but it is 1000mg. 1500mg capsules do not exist.

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Results are based on the actual product analysis, price, cap size, source, hoodia purity, customer service, after sales customer service, shipping delays and refund policy.

Results


Rating	Product	Price	Cap SIZE	# of Caps	Source	Only 100% Hoodia?	Certified Pure Hoodia	Vegan
	Hoodia-lab.com	$59.95	750 mg	60	South Africa	YES	YES	NO
	Hoodia.la	$59.95	750 mg	60	South Africa	YES	YES	NO
	Desert-Burn.com	$59.95	750 mg	60	South Africa	YES	YES	NO
	Aloe African Wellness.	$55.90	488 mg	120	South Africa	YES	NO	NO
	Health 24.	$31.50	488 mg	60	South Africa	YES	NO	NO
	Nutralab, Inc..	$36.95	500 mg	60	Unknown	Unknown	YES	NO
	Pure Hoodia, Inc.	$37.95	400 mg	90	South Africa	Unknown	NO	NO
	Prime Health, Inc.	$20.0	750 mg	120	Unknown	Unknown	NO	NO
	Young Again Nutrients.	$39.95	500 mg	180	Unknown	YES	NO	NO
	Merazon Health	$34.95	??? mg	90	Unknown	Unknown	NO	NO
	SlimTron.	$34.95	400 mg	90	Unknown	Unknown	NO	NO
	Syndrome X, Inc.	$34.95	400 mg	60	South Africa	Unknown	NO	NO
	New Life Health.	$57.89	400 mg	90	Unknown	NO, a 20:1 extract	NO	NO
	Source Naturals.	$18.95	250 mg	60	Unknown	NO, a 10:1 extract	NO	NO
	Paradise Herbs.	$21.95	250 mg	60	Unknown	NO, a 10:1 extract	NO	NO

Frequently Asked Questions

	Q. What is Hoodia? Known as Hoodia Gordonii or "Hoodia" for short, Hoodia is a Succulent botanical which resembles a "cactus" and is part of the Genus: Trichocaulon and belongs to the Family Name: Asclepiadaceae.
	Q. Where does the best Hoodia come from? 100% Hoodia Gordonii powder comes from South Africa where it is grown under commercial cultivation in compliance with South African Government laws.
	Q. What type of Hoodia is best? There are two types of Source materials available to manufacturers of Hoodia supplements. The first is 100% Hoodia Gordonii Powder and the second and more commonly used type is what is known as a 20:1 Extract. 20:1 Extracts are not as effective as the 100% powder and so while on the surface the term "20:1" sounds like a more potent blend of Hoodia this is not the case as some well known Weight Loss products have found out when they chose to use the extract and later found there was no Hoodia in their products. 100% Hoodia Gordonii powder is the only Hoodia to choose if you want an opportunity to have success with this product.
	Q. I thought Hoodia was owned by one company and not commercially available? This is absolutely incorrect. Hoodia has been around since God created the Heavens and the Earth. It has been used for thousands of years by tribes like the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. Several years ago a group of South African Scientists discovered that the plant contained a previously unknown molecule, which they dubbed "P57". They sold the rights to their research to the British Pharmaceutical company called Phytopharm which developed a extract of the plant and began clinical trials. In 1998, the Pfizer corporation took interest in the product and reportedly paid in the neighborhood of up to $32 million for the right to the research from Phytopharm source. In 2004, the Company UNILEVER cut a deal with Phytopharm to put Hoodia Gordonii Powder in a number of consumer products. Word has it that they backed out at some point and the rights reverted back to Phytopharm who continues to pursue developing a commercial extract of Hoodia Gordonii. The Hoodia Gordonii plant can take several years to grow and because it is a rare plant which grows in the wild, a number of growers saw the commercial potential in this plant and setup farms whereby they began to commercially develop the rare plant in order to be able to provide sustainable quantities of the material to consumers. It is important to buy from a company that is not shy about providing a copy of their Certificate of Analysis which will prove the country of Origin of their source material. INSIST ON IT.
	Q. Are all Hoodia Products Pure? NO. Stay away from any product that is combined with other herbs if you want the best opportunity to benefit from Hoodia Gordonii.
	Q. So a product says it has Real Hoodia Gordonii Powder but how much of the active molecule in "P57" is present? This answer is unknown without testing specifically for "P57". What is generally believed is that "More" is better with the Hoodia Gordonii plant so do not be deceived by companies saying one capsule is sufficient. A better baseline is to consume around 3-4 grams of Hoodia Powder per day.
	Q. Am I guaranteed to see a "appetite suppressing" effect by taking a Hoodia Product? The anecdotal reports certainly look promising but no one can make a claim as to the efficacy of Hoodia Gordonii. There is only one way to tell - you must test a product.
	Q. How should I take Hoodia? A general recommendation would be to try taking 2 capsules in the morning upon waking with a full glass of water and 2 capsules 1-2 hours before lunch and dinner.
	Q. Are there any side-effects to taking Hoodia? There are no known side effects to using Hoodia Gordonii that we know of.
	Q. Can I pop one pill and expect to lose weight? You want to lose weight it is really quite simple. Reduce caloric intake and increase exercise. Hoodia Gordonii can be a weapon in your arsenal in the fight to stay lean as it may help to reduce hunger cravings which will lead to less caloric intake. In any program that you are considering to start to lose weight you should first consult with your doctor to ensure there is no danger in your particular situation. That being said if you want to lose weight any supplement that you decide to take should be accompanied by eating a sensible diet and engaging in some form of regular exercise. We believe the best regimen available is one which involves cutting out junk foods from fast-food restaurants and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and lean cuts of meats. Cut back on your carbohydrate intake as carbs convert to sugar and into fat stores in the body. You should also consider drinking more water and one formula for determining how much to take is to take your body weight and divide it by 2 and drink that number in ounces of water each day. Example: You weight 180 lbs, / 2 = 90 ounces of water. Water will rehydrate your body, speed fat loss and flush your toxins from your system. Try walking 1-2 miles per day. This is one of the best forms of exercise available and is low impact for most people. The goal with the Hoodia Gordonii supplement is to help you control your hunger and thus reduce your caloric intake per day.

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