There is so much erroneous information on hoodia that it makes my head spin! I can go to ten different websites and each one will have conflicting information. One website will claim it boosts energy and burns fat, while another will state that it’s completely worthless! How do you know what is true and what is false?
I began studying hoodia gordonii back in 2006 and have learned a great deal about this popular plant. The following articles reflect the information on hoodia that I’ve dug up through my research. You’ll find nothing but unbiased and honest information on hoodia gordonii and the products that contain them in these articles. I encourage you to stop back often as I add articles on a regular basis.

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Hoodia is a cactus-like plant that grows in Angola, Botswana, Namibia and the South African deserts. Hoodia is becoming popular as a weight loss aid. Demand for diet pills has always been strong and with the ban on ephedra the market was ripe for the next best diet pill. Hoodia has become popular from the [...]
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By Matthew Constantin, PhD (biochemist)
More than 1 billion adults are overweight globally, at least 300 million of them being obese. The epidemic proportions of this disease have increased the frequency of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke and certain forms of cancer. A 2009 study by the Centers of [...]
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If you have been trying to lose weight and have heard about Hoodia gordonii there are some things you should find out first. Hoodia is not a diet pill it is an appetite suppressant. Hoodia may have a valid place in your weight loss plan if you use it appropriately. If you have bad diet [...]
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Hoodia’s appetite suppressant qualities have been understood by the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert for thousands of years. The San Bushmen use Hoodia, when they track antelope through persistent hunting of the animal to exhaustion. They take advantage of its hunger and thirst suppressant qualities during these long hunting trips. A cactus-like plant grows [...]
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Hoodia gordonii has been one of the most famous and widely-known medicinal plants in the African region. It is a leafless spiny succulent plant—a close relative of common cactuses. Succulent plants, also known as succulents or fat plants are water-retaining plants adapted to dry climate or soil conditions. This plant grows naturally in Namibia and [...]
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Issues and concerns about taking Hoodia Gordonii as their diet pills became an issue for some medically elated groups of people nowadays. It has been said that Hoodia Gordonii is a natural made diet pills that would only aide in suppressing one’s appetite to control gaining of weight. But on the other hand, some doctors [...]
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Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent plant from the Kalahari desert, home of the San People.Hoodia Gordonii is becoming rare and hard to get! Yes that’s right! You may just be knowledge about this extremely wonderful diet plant and now it is selling out all over the world.
Hoodia Gordonii is a serious weight loss pill. Health [...]
Hoodia is identified to be a brilliant plant which has distinctive properties that resembles a flowering cactus. The product curbs your appetite. Hoodia is a fashionable health supplement that is available in almost every food store in North America.
The best Hoodia products do not burn fat. In this way, you never have to be anxious [...]
What is the hoodia-Oprah connection? It seems as if every website that sells hoodia implies that there is one. Here’s what Oprah really said about hoodia.

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If you’ve ever looked for information on hoodia, you know the importance of the CITES but do you really know what it is? This article discusses what the CITES is and what its role is in the hoodia trade. After understanding the basics of the CITES, you’ll know why it is important to look for when you buy hoodia.

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Is it possible to find hoodia for free? As I explain in this article, those free hoodia sample offers are far from free. They are actually very expensive and the hoodia product you supposedly get for free probably isn’t real!

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Sure you could buy an expensive hoodia shake product, but why not make your own! You can easily create your own powerful appetite suppressant and save some money in the process by following these simple steps.

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There is some evidence that suggests that while there are no known hoodia side effects, the liver could potentially be negatively impacted by hoodia diet pills.

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It seems just about every dieter has heard about it, but most dieters don’t know what it is or how it works. To make matters worse, most dieters make the mistake of believing that all hoodia diet pills are the same. Unfortunately, many companies have taken advantage of this situation by confusing the consumer with bogus claims and selling fake hoodia supplements to line their pockets. The following tips will help you easily spot the real deals from the fakes.

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One of the most confusing aspects about shopping for hoodia supplements is trying to make sense of all the different types of hoodia that are advertised. There’s hoodia tincture, hoodia powder, and someday P57 hoodia extract. What’s the difference among all these types and which one is the most effective appetite suppressant?

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After reading about how effective hoodia gordonii can be to suppress appetite, the first question most people have is about the hoodia dosage – how much should they take? The quick answer would be to follow the instructions on the label, but I’ve got a more detailed answer that will help.

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Hoodia may not be safe for diabetics and pregnant or nursing women, but is hoodia safe in general? The short answer is yes.
You can go to any website selling hoodia diet pills and the majority of them would have you believe that all you have to do is pop a few pills and the fat will just melt off. If only it were that powerful! Hoodia’s role as part of an overall weight loss program is very limited. It only addresses one part of your diet – your appetite.

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If you’ve tried hoodia diet pills and have been disappointed with your weight loss results, you may not have been taking authentic hoodia gordonii. With a limited supply of authentic hoodia gordonii and an ever increasing demand for it, prices continue to go up and the hoodia scams flourish.
That hoodia supplement you’re taking may not contain what you think! Did you know that it might contain worthless fillers like sawdust? Well believe it or not, it just might. Hoodia gordonii is in limited supply and has become so popular that the demand for it has pushed the price of hoodia through the roof. You’ll pay around $60 for a one-month supply.
Although people in the Western world may be asking what is hoodia, the San tribe of South Africa are very familiar with it. They’ve been using it for centuries as a natural appetite suppressant to stave off hunger during long hunting trips. They will cut a small piece of the hoodia plant, peel it, and then eat it raw.

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Are there hoodia gordonii side effects you should be concerned about? The Bushmen of South Africa have been eating hoodia for centuries as an appetite suppressant during their long hunting trips without any problems. However, their use of this cactus-like plant is quite different from those of us in the modern world.

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How does hoodia work and what makes it so effective as a natural appetite suppressant? In order to answer these questions, we need to take a closer look at the plant itself.

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You’ve heard all about the hoodia craze and how it can be a powerful appetite suppressant, but instead of forking over $60 for a bottle of hoodia supplements, you figured you would just grow the hoodia plant yourself. Well, you might need to rethink your strategy because growing hoodia isn’t as easy as you think.