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What is
Hoodia ?
If you haven’t heard of Hoodia yet, you soon will
because it is being touted as the new miracle supplement
for safe, effective weight loss. Hoodia gordonii,
(Hoodia) is the botanical name for a cactus like plant
that grows in Southern Africa. Scientists have recently
isolated several compounds in this amazing plant that
are responsible for dramatic weight loss. This
all-natural appetite suppressant is also being applauded
for containing no dangerous stimulants that caused
adverse side effects associated with weight loss
products of the last decade. Read more about Hoodia How
Hoodia Works.
It basically tricks the brain into thinking that you’re
full. The chemical constituents in Hoodia work within
the satiety center by releasing a chemical compound
similar to
glucose but much stronger. The hypothalamus in the brain
receives this signal as an indication that enough food
has been consumed and this in turn stunts the appetite.
Hoodia Research Scientists at the South African Center
for Scientific and Industrial Research were the first to
successfully prove that Hoodia contains a miracle
molecule that suppresses the appetite. Later, a human
clinical trial was conducted by scientists in Leicester
England. A group of morbidly obese men and women
participated. Half the group were given Hoodia and half
were given a placebo. At the end of 15 days, the group
on Hoodia had reduced their food intake by 1000 calories
a day. Given the average daily diet is around 2200
calories, this was a stunning success. Read more about
Hoodia Research and Clinical Studies
Is the Hoodia gordonii diet pill safe?
All the hoodia gordonii diet pills featured on my site
will only contain natural and organic ingredients, they
will contain NO stimulants such as caffeine and ephedra
and many of the Hoodia gordonii diet pill will be
suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Hoodia has been
classified as a food rather than a drug in South Africa,
which show just
how safe hoodia really is.
How does the Hoodia gordonii diet pill work?
The Hoodia gordonii plant contains an active ingredient
that fools your brain into believing that you have had
enough to eat. All you need to do is take your pill
20-30 minutes before your meal. Everyone is different
and the effects of the Hoodia diet pill may take up to
14 days to work.
Pfizer, who developed Viagra, has invested approximately
$21 million for the right to develop the active
ingredient, P57 which mimics the effects that glucose
(ten thousand
times as active as glucose) has on the brain. This
mimicking effect of the active ingredient in Hoodia is
what fools the brain into believing that it is full and
no more food is required.
How fast will I lose weight with the Hoodia Diet
Pill?
Studies done in Leicester, England have shown that
people using the Hoodia gordonii diet pill reduce their
calorie intake by up to 1000 calories a day and when you
put that into pounds lost it may equate up to 4-6 pounds
a week.
Are you sure the Hoodia in your diet pill is pure?
Hoodia gordonii is one of many species in the Hoodia
genus and it takes a trained botanist or San collector
to be able to distinguish species without looking at the
flower. Without the flower Hoodia gordonii is difficult
to distinguish from other species and unscrupulous
collectors will not wait for their flowering period.
Hoodia gordonii is a CITES (Convention of Illicit Trade
of Endangered Species) protected succulent which means
that the collecting of Hoodia in the wild is illegal
without a
permit (which is very difficult to obtain from the South
African government).
The Hoodia gordonii in the approved diet pills on this
site will carry their CITES export permit from and have
proof that the raw Hoodia is indeed from a government
approved Hoodia grower in South Africa.
How was the Hoodia cactus secret discovered?
The active ingredient, P57, was not discovered by
accident. In 1996 the CSIR (Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research) was doing research on the food that
the local "Bushmen" or San ate.
The CSIR was amazed when they analyzed Hoodia gordonii,
the animals they where testing it on did not die or have
any side effect except weight loss. It was concluded
that the Hoodia gordonii succulent was non-toxic and a
natural appetite suppressant. By 1997 the CSIR had
isolated the bioactive compound in Hoodia that had the
appetite suppressing properties. They obtained a patent
and licensed P57, named P57 because it was the 57th
product the CSIR had spent funds on, to Phytopharm.
What is Hoodia Gordonii?
The Hoodia Gordonii plant grows wild in the harsh
conditions of the 100,000 square miles Kalahari Desert
of Southern Africa. Although it looks like a cactus,
it's categorized as a succulent. Hoodia Gordonii, its
Latin botanical name.
Will Hoodia help me achieve my long-term weight loss
goals?
Hoodia Gordonii is a natural ingredient that works to
achieve long-term weight loss by suppressing past eating
habits naturally. Reducing the desire for food is a big
key to achieving long-term weight loss goals. An
often-excessive desire for food comes from emotional and
other needs.
This period of using Hoodia should me complemented by
healthy exercise programs. We recommend several exercise
programs and exercise equipment suppliers in our
Resources section to kick-start your new Hoodia life. .
Our Hoodia resources also make available online Internet
resources for finding and achieving healthy
relationships you will find there several articles that
demonstrate the very real (and unfair) correlation
between excessive weight and the ability to earn as much
money as thinner people. Another big motivation.
Am I guaranteed to experience an "appetite
suppressing" effect taking your Hoodia Gordonii?
Research has shown significant reduction in average
daily calorie intake, as well as a reduction in body fat
content. Having said this, everyone has a different
metabolism and we always recommend a minimum course of
15 days so that our supplements can really make an
effect.
How do Hoodia Quick Weight Loss Diet Pills work?
Hoodia Gordonii contains a natural active ingredient,
P57, which has only recently been identified and works
as an appetite suppressant. Taking Hoodia Quick Weight
Loss Diet Pills when you are hungry alleviates the
feeling of hunger and so makes you less likely to snack
between meals due to hunger. When you take Hoodia Quick
Weight Loss Diet Pills before a meal, even a small meal
leaves you feeling more satisfied which encourages you
to eat smaller meals.
Are there side effects?
There are no known negative side effects. Some people
have reported an elevation in mood when they are taking
Hoodia Quick Weight Loss Diet Pills. It will not make
your heart race. It will not make you drowsy. It will
not keep you awake at night.
Have the benefits of Hoodia Gordonii been clinically
proven?
In 2001 Phytopharm completed a double blind,
placebo-controlled clinical study in overweight, but
otherwise healthy volunteers using Hoodia Gordonii. The
larger doses
of Hoodia caused a statistically significant reduction
in the average daily calorie intake. In addition, a
statistically significant reduction in body fat content
was also observed compared to the placebo group after
two weeks.
Why have I not heard of Hoodia before?
Commercial cultivation of the Hoodia started only a few
years ago, driven by the need for a natural slimming aid
that actually works. The SAN tribe's people of the
Kalahari
Desert have been eating Hoodia Gordonii for centuries to
reduce hunger and thirst on long hunting trips of
several days/weeks duration. Both food and water remains
a scarce resource in the Kalahari Desert.
How did research into Hoodia Gordonii get started?
Due to the tradition of food use of Hoodia plants,
certain species were included in a scientific research
project established by the South African statutory
council known as CSIR (Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research) to screen a large number of bush
foods. As part of the screening process, plants were
made and tested for toxic
effects. Surprisingly, it was observed that the 100%
Hoodia Aerial stem, NOT from extracts, caused a decrease
in appetite and body weight in animals.
Do all Hoodia plant species suppress appetite?
There are several Hoodia plant species that is said to
have some degree of appetite suppressant in them, but
ONLY the Hoodia Gordonii is the most potent and much
sought after one. Hence, there are many inferior
products out there. Hoodia products made from pulpy
leaf, 20:1, 10:1 extracts or concentrates, have minimal
effect, not only because it so diluted, but because all
the other supporting ingredients, such as Aloe and other
medicinal properties have been stripped away that makes
Hoodia what it is. Processing kills any live living
cells remaining in naturally dried Hoodia and in where
the potency lies. A good Hoodia product need to last
longer than in between meals where 2 capsules per meal
need to taken.
Where do you source your Hoodia?
Our Hoodia Gordonii powder comes from our licensed
grower in Botswana, Southern Africa. It is then powdered
in Bulgaria and shipped to our New York Laboratory for
manufacture.
Why is Hoodia Diet Pills somewhat expensive compared
to other herbal slimming aids?
Two reasons: 1. South African Hoodia has proven to be
far more effective than any other known herbal slimming,
diet or weight loss aid; 2. The Hoodia plant is
difficult to cultivate and takes several years to mature
before harvesting. Hoodia herbs remain in very short
supply. It is a genus of succulent Aloe plants, not
cacti, in the family Apocynaceae that is widely used
traditionally by the San people of Southern Africa, not
only as an appetite suppressant, but also as a thirst
quencher and cure for severe abdominal cramps,
hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, indigestion, hypertension and
diabetes. Although the genus Hoodia is widespread in
southern Africa, herbarium records
indicate Hoodia Gordonii only grows in South Africa and
Namibia.
If Hoodia Gordonii is rare, is the source
sustainable?
Hoodia Gordonii is very rare and is protected by
national conservation laws in South Africa and Namibia.
It can only be collected or grown with a permit. Wild
stocks are also extremely limited so the South African
government has established plantations over the past 5
years to grow sustainable quantities of Hoodia Gordonii.
What ingredients are used in 400mg Hoodia Quick
Weight Loss Diet Pills?
100% Hoodia Gordonii (Core) powder, which is tabulated
into 425mg (400mg Hoodia Gordonii, 25mg for binding
agents and vegetable protein coating) tablets, with 90
tablets to a bottle.
What part of Hoodia do you use?
We only use the core, not the outer skin. There's no
benefit using the outer skin, which makes up to 40% of
the weight of the plant. Some manufacturers use the
whole of the plant in their processing. Check that the
company you deal with uses ONLY the core of the plant.
In summary, we only use 100% Hoodia Gordonii (Core)
powder, as research points to it being the best source
material to use if to realize the appetite suppression
benefits that Hoodia Gordonii can provide.
NOTE: Our Hoodia Gordonii is botanically verified to
contain pure Hoodia Gordonii.
Why 400 mg and not more (some people have more)?
It is generally agreed that the optimum amount of Hoodia
per day is around 1200mg and although it does not harm
to take any more the cost can be quite prohibitive.
How many pills should I take?
This depends on your size, weight and metabolism.
Typically people start taking four to six capsules per
day and then lower the daily intake to one or two
capsules per
day depending on diet, regime and lifestyle.
Is there a right time of day to take Hoodia?
It is suggested that Hoodia be taken an hour before
mealtimes. There is no right or wrong time to take
Hoodia since they will not make you drowsy or keep you
awake.
Do you have any other suggestions or precautions?
We advise the following: For adults, take 1 to 2 tablets
up to three times a day. Do not use with any other
appetite suppressant. Consult your nutritionist for a
balanced weight loss program. Consult a doctor before
use if you are under medical supervision. Pregnant or
lactating women should consult a doctor before using any
product.
Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse
reactions occur. Do not use if cap seal is broken. Keep
out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place,
out of sunlight. For best results combine with a healthy
lifestyle
How long does it take to get my order?
For customers in the USA, Asia and Australasia your
order will be dispatched from our warehouse in
Naperville, Illinois.
Orders for the UK, Europe and the Middle East will be
dispatched from our facility in Nottingham UK.
All orders are shipped within 24 hours and dependent
upon your choice of carrier we aim for you to receive
your product within 10 working days.
Do you offer a guarantee?
All of our products come with a full No-Nonsense, 30 Day
Money-Back Guarantee: If for whatever reason you change
your mind on a purchase you may return the unopened
bottle(s) and we will refund you the full purchase price
less shipping and handling. You must email us at
returns@Hoodiadietproducts.com for a return
authorization number prior to returning any merchandise.
A valid return authorization number must be on the
shipping label or we will refuse the package. A 25%
restocking fee will be applied to returns after 10 days.
No product returns will be accepted after 30 days.
Do you offer ongoing support to help me achieve
long-term goals?
As part of our commitment to assist our clients in their
transition to a healthy lifestyle we have sourced a
number of products and supporting articles from
carefully selected
partners, which will enhance your health, your self
esteem and your income.
How does your Hoodia compare to other brands?
The market is currently flooded with Hoodia diet pills
and there are many claims being made that have not been
substantiated. Buyer-beware!
There are basically 4 different types of Hoodia;
1. Wild Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa - This is 100%
pure Hoodia Gordonii made by Mother Nature, discovered
and eaten by the San Tribe of South Africa. They eat the
Aerial Stem parts like a cucumber, which provides the
appetite suppressant and other herbal benefits, and
discard any pulpy leaf and flora parts. This is what
goes into our 100% pure product.
2. Outdoor / Greenhouse Cultivated Hoodia - Plants which
grow outdoors have the added vitamin benefit due to the
Sun exposure just as the naturally occurring wild Hoodia
plants do. Trying to grow a wild plant on farms, opens
up a serious challenge, especially for the Hoodia plant
that needs specific desert conditions. These farmers and
growers are faced with all kinds of pests and diseases
that they have to keep under control, in order for the
plant to thrive. Recent droughts have limited re-issuing
of Hoodia farm licenses.
3. Hoodia Extracts 20:1, 10:1, 1:1 - The other thing
about these extracts is that they claim to be 10:1 or
20:1 ratio of extract, and most claim 20:1. If you make
a 20:1 extract it means you are taking 20kgs of that
material to make 1, throwing away all but the active
ingredient. That would make it a very powerful material.
However, when you extract, and there are many herbal
extracts that are good, you take away a lot of the
supporting benefits, such as, the Aloe benefit, that I
mentioned previously. Some plants have great supporting
properties, but when they are extracted they are gone
and some of the extracts don't work as well without
them.
4. Hoodia with fillers - containing other inexpensive
ingredients. Recent black market Hoodia was confiscated
as it was said to have sawdust as one of their fillers
and not a trace of Hoodia. 100% pure Hoodia, from wild
Aerial Stem, is most effective as a stand-alone diet
supplement appetite suppressant, there is no need to add
any chemicals or other additives. The San Bushmen simply
eat the cucumber like Hoodia stem in very small
quantities.
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