Hoodia Gordonii Facts

How the Hoodia is processed

Only the active ingredient P57 is essential for weight loss, which is from the stem of Hoodia. gordonii.The best diet pills will contain only the biologically active part of the plant, with no fillers or the inactive stems, flowers, and roots.

Potency of the Hoodia

To reach maximum potency, this succulent must be carefully cultivated for years. Immature plants won’t be as potent. Try to find out how long the plant is cultivated before it is harvested and processed. The best companies will give details on how their hoodia gordonii is processed and cultivated as well.

Avoid Cheap Hoodia Supplements

Authentic Hoodia Gordonii is hard to find since there’s a limited supply. A kilo of the hoodia plant costs well over $250 compared to just $18 a kilo just a few years ago. It’s quite expensive and the price continues to rise. It goes without saying to avoid any company that offers free trials. It is just too expensive to give away for free.

CITES Certificates

A valid CITES certificate is legally required for companies that wish to export Hoodia Gordonii from the regions of South Africa. Only a handful of companies have these certificates. Those that do will display them on their websites. If ever you can’t find a certificate or if ever you can’t clearly read the certificate online, then chances are it may be a fake since it is somewhat blurred. This leads you to the conclusion that they don’t use authentic hoodia gordonii in their products.

Be Cautious of Consumer Advocate Websites

When purchasing Hoodia online, you’ll see several websites saying they’re independent hoodia researchers or hoodia experts. Most of these sites are often set up with the sole purpose of selling their own products. They give detailed reviews and research on all the different hoodia diet pills on the market and then will recommend their products. So try to take caution.