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Hoodia Gordonii Guide

After months of investigation and vigorous testing we were able to uncover the true facts behind leading hoodia products being sold today. Below you will find informative, factual information about hoodia and a side by side analysis report showing attributes and charactistics of the
top-10 hoodia products listed in order of popularity.

Authentic hoodia is one of the rarest botanicals in the world. It is a cactus like plant that grows exclusively in South Africa . Scientists have isolated several compounds in hoodia that helps suppress appetite. It contains a molecule called P57 that is 10,000 times as active as glucose. It goes to the mid-brain and makes those nerve cells feel as if you are full and this in turn stunts the appetite. It basically tricks the brain into thinking that you are full. To date, there are no known adverse side effects caused by the use of hoodia.

Hoodia is currently the most publicized and talked about natural weight loss product in America . It has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, ABC, NBC Today, BBC, CNN, in Oprah's “O” Magazine and in other major electronic and print media….with mostly positive reviews. With the media storm presently surrounding hoodia, the product is in high demand. That coupled with the fact that there is a very limited quantity of real hoodia gordonii available from South Africa, the opportunity for counterfeit, fake and diluted hoodia products has emerged…is even running rampant.

The surge of products declaring to have the most effective weight loss supplement in the last decade simply can not be! Real hoodia is Rare, Controlled and Expensive! It is literally impossible to have so much of the real hoodia product in the market place. Amazingly, we found that as much as fifty percent of the hoodia products being advertised were misleading and a substantial quantity had Little to No hoodia at all! Simply wasting consumer's time & money!

Follow the eight “educated consumer” rules below and you will be assured of getting a high quality product with real hoodia in it.

Rule #1: (most important rule) The hoodia product must be authenticated by a current verifiable Independent Lab Report (almost always performed by Alkemists Pharmceuticals) verifying the origin and quality of the hoodia in the product. The report should have a Lot Number verifying that the batch tested corresponds with the Lot Number on the product label.

This Independent Lab Report is the most effective way to verify that you are getting a high quality hoodia product. Be assured that all premium hoodia brands will display this report…and the rip-offs will not. Make sure that the date on the report is no older than six months.

Rule #2: As a reinforcement to rule #1, the hoodia product must display a C.I.T.I.E.S Certificate showing the Country of origin being South Africa . This Certificate assures that the raw material being processed into product is authentic South African hoodia. Make sure that the copy on the Certificate is clear and legible and not a counterfeit. The date on the Certificate should be no older than six months.

Rule #3: Avoid any product that lists fillers, additives, bulking agents and any active ingredients other than hoodia. The label should state that the product consists solely of 100% pure hoodia.

Rule #4: Avoid products claiming to contain large amounts of hoodia in each pill or dosage. They are either making false claims or have been dramatically diluted with fillers. The fact is an average person would likely become sick if they consumed more than 800mgs of real hoodia at any one time.

Rule #5: Avoid gimmick type products such as hoodia patches, gum, tea, coffee and shakes. They are simply a waste of your money.

Rule #6: Avoid any products being sold at cheap prices. Real South African hoodia gordonii is very expensive…presently being sold to manufacturers in the range of $250 to $400 per kilo and products being sold at cheap prices are not the real thing.

Rule #7: Beware of FREE TRIAL offers for hoodia presently being blasted with email campaigns all over the Internet. These are all promotional gimmicks and many are outright SCAMS. By accepting the free offer, you agree to receive hoodia products on an ongoing basis and your credit card will be automatically charged every month without you initiating the purchase.

We found that the hoodia was not real in most of these FREE TRIAL offers and to make matters worse, it was almost impossible to get the companies to stop shipping the product and stop charging our credit cards.

Rule #8: Select an established company that shows verifiable credentials. The company website should have:

a toll free number to ask questions, or place an order
a physical address of the company
independent testing of their products for purity, contaminants, etc.
a defined refund policy.
a better business bureau seal with a link to the bbb site where you can learn about the credibility and rating of the company
a customer service phone number, not just an email address

Special Note : Although there are several high quality hoodia pills available that deliver positive results, we did find that by taking hoodia in liquid extract form may achieve faster and more effective results. Liquid extract products deliver a higher concentration of active compounds per dosage and because these active compounds are pre-extracted (up to a 97%), they do not have to be digested as pills do. Therefore they have the advantage of being faster in delivery and carrying a higher level of potency.

Product Photo	Company Brand	Type	100% hoodia	Liquid Or Pill	C.I.T.E.S. Certificate	Independent Lab Test	BBB Member	Customer Service Ph#	Price
	hoodia XR HoodiaXR	Unknown	YES	Pill	NO	NO	YES	NO	$49.95
	Optimum Hoodia Optimum Hoodia Site	South Africa	YES	Pill	YES	NO	NO	NO	$44.95

Please Note: All weight loss supplements should be taken in conjunction with a balanced diet and reasonable exercise.

The Hoodia Guide website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for advice from your physician or health care professional. The information provided and statements made have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. All products mentioned on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.