Choosing The Right Hoodia Pills

Hoodia is the latest, most powerful tool in weight loss control. However, the effect of hoodia sometimes gets lost in the hype, and buyers are left wondering if and what they can believe about hoodia products.

Here's what we know about hoodia

• The hoodia plant is known by several monikers: hoodia, hoodia cactus, hoodia gordonii, xhooba, khoba, and ghaap.
• Hoodia gordonii is the species that has received the most attention for its ability to help control appetite, and thus, contribute to weight loss.
• Hoodia is commonly referred to as a cactus. While it is an easy mistake to make, the hoodia plant is actually a succulent found primarily in South Africa , Namibia , Angola , and Botswana .
• Hoodia has been featured on CBS' 60 minutes program, Oprah Winfrey, and on the BBC.

While there many varieties of hoodia, only the hoodia gordonii has been used by South African tribesmen for appetite control. The tribesmen used it on long journeys where food was expected to be scarce. Hoodia gordonii is identifiable by its purple flower.

Scientists have isolated a molecule named p57, claiming that this is what gives hoodia gordonii its abilities. It is believed that p57 essentially tricks the brain into thinking that our stomachs are full and, therefore, that we don't need to eat.

Some believe that it can take weeks before users feel the full effect of hoodia, but most claim that they feel the benefit almost immediately. Experienced hoodia users recommend selecting a high quality brand in order to ensure complete, efficient results.

Because hoodia is a food and not a stimulant, it does not have negative effects on your heart, liver, or blood pressure. In fact, there have been no reports of ill effects on hoodia users.

What should you buy?

As with most other products, there are both high and low quality variations available on the market. In this respect, hoodia is no different as unscrupulous manufacturers try to cash in on the hoodia craze. So, how are you to tell between the quality product and the imitator?

Because hoodia development is regulated by the South African government, companies need a certificate to export hoodia gordonii. Reputable companies will make it known that they are certified.

If the product you have is not certified, it is not genuine hoodia gordonii. For best results, use a certified hoodia gordonii product.