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Are you finally ready to buy Hoodia and take control of your diet and your health, but getting a bit frustrated at all the conflicting information about Hoodia?

I went out and dug for answers. Use this information to compare claims from competing companies.

Here's the only Hoodia Supplement I found to consistently pass the strictest purity and potency tests from the leading independent lab.

It's the only brand recommended by NewsTarget.com that uses NO fillers or flow agents, so you get 100% pure P57 active Hoodia gordonii.

Not to mention, it's the same brand featured on the 60 Minutes story that introduced Hoodia to the American public.

If you want RESULTS, read these guidelines carefully. You get great results with Hoodia, but ONLY if you use 100% peeled stems from real Hoodia gordonii (make sure it says Hoodia gordonii - there are over a dozen varieties and only H. gordonii has been proven to control appetite).

Before you buy any brand of Hoodia, no matter who recommends it, ask these questions:

Question # 1: "I've heard that a lot of the Hoodia sold today contains very little real Hoodia. How do I know I'm getting what I'm paying for when I buy Hoodia?" This is the most common fear facing dieter's today. Especially since many Hoodia sellers don't know for sure if they're getting genuine Hoodia gordonii - the only species proven to suppress appetite - from their suppliers.

What you need to know.

Naturally Harvested, Fresh South African Hoodia gordonii

When I began researching Hoodia in 2003, I quickly discovered that less-than-honest vendors go to great lengths to tell you how proud they are of their "testing programs" and even publish lot numbers.

But the only way to be sure you have independently verified proof of the product's PURITY is if the company allows ongoing, random, verifiable testing of the actual products sold.

You need to know the testing company does its testing WITHOUT the vendor knowing when, where, or who is obtaining the products to be tested. The results from each test must be displayed directly on the independent testing company's Website. If this isn't happening, all the assurances in the world mean exactly zilch.

Be sure you verify any product you order consistently scores high in ongoing random testing by an independent, licensed testing lab.

Question # 2: "I see Hoodia mixed with other ingredients like gelatin, magnesium stearate and stearic acid. Is that OK?"

That depends. Some Hoodia pills contain fillers and flow agents to help in the manufacturing process, but with modern encapsulating equipment, they aren't necessary.

What you need to know:

The overwhelming majority of Hoodia products have at least one of the fillers mentioned above... EVEN WHEN THE LABEL STATES, "PURE HOODIA."

This is where getting educated helps you save a ton of money.

Because the FDA allows manufacturers to call their product "Pure," even if there are other substances mixed in.

Fillers and Flow Agents don't help you lose weight.

And since you don't know what percentage of a given supplement is Hoodia, and what part is filler, it stands to reason that... any amount of filler is going to take the place of the Hoodia, which is what you're paying for!

Question # 3: "I've seen Mexican Hoodia and Chinese Hoodia being sold. Does it make a difference where I buy Hoodia?"

It makes a huge difference.

There are more than 20 known species of Hoodia. At least 13 grow in Southern Africa.

But only Hoodia Gordonii, grown in South Africa, has been clinically demonstrated to reduce appetite in humans. If you aren't sure you're getting 100% PURE SOUTH AFRICAN Hoodia gordonii... find another supplier.

Question # 4:"I've seen Hoodia sellers advertise '100% CERTIFIED WHOLE PLANT FROM THE KALAHARI REGION.'

What does that mean?"

To be blunt, it means you're getting ripped off.

The peeled stem is the only part of the plant proven to contain sufficient concentraion of active P57AS3 the molecule responsible for Hoodia gordonii's anorectic (appetite-killing) properties.

So while "whole plant" sounds like you're getting more... In fact, you're getting LESS P57AS3.

Bottom line: Avoid products that say "Whole Plant." Make sure you're buying ONLY 100% Peeled-Stem South-African Hoodia gordonii

Question # 5: "How much should Pure Hoodia gordonii cost?" Real Hoodia costs in the neighborhood of $200 per pound.

At those prices, there's a HUGE temptation for counterfeiters and scammers to get in the Hoodia selling business. Recent reports estimate that up to 80% of Hoodia being sold is either counterfeit, or adulterated.

A good rule of thumb is the "50/90" rule. If you're paying less than $50 for 90 capsules of 400 mg or more (about 360.00 grams total weight.) You need to be extra careful when you buy Hoodia.

Remember the saying - "If it looks to good to be true, it's probably a bad deal?" - That's definitely true when you're buying Hoodia!

Question # 6: How do I know the Hoodia I buy has the highest potency possible? Can just any plant be used, or do the plants need to be a certain age?

Many suppliers try to harvest Hoodia from immature plants.

There may be enough P57AS3 for the sample to test "positive" but no studies have been done on P57 harvested from immature plants.

Stay away from companies that harvest their Hoodia too early. That way you know you're getting the best product for your money. Buy only from companies with the patience to wait at least 3-1/2 years before harvesting.

Question # 7: Some websites display a Department of Agriculture "Import Permit" but it's blurred. Is that OK?

NO! If you see any "blurred" or distorted images on any documentation, chances are, it's because the seller has stolen that image from somewhere else to pass of as their own.

This is a good rule to follow any time you're shopping on the web. It's just too easy these days to "Photoshop" documents and image. That's why it took me so long to find a trusted Hoodia source.

Question # 8: How much Hoodia do I need?

Many factors go into how much Hoodia you should take.

The first thing you need to do is determine how many calories you'll be taking in. If you get much below 1200 calories per day, your body goes into "starvation mode" and it's really hard to lose weight.

It's better to eat 5-6 smaller meals per day. And you have to look at your activity level, too. If you're doing aerobics and strength training - which you should be at least 6 days per week, then your appetite will be greater and you'll lose more weight.

If your activity level is low, your appetite will will be less. I'm exercising like I should, and I find that I'm not as hungry early, but later in the day and especially a couple hours after my workout, I'm ravenous. For me around 1700 to 2000 mg per day is about right. Right now I weigh about 190. down from 215. Hoodia keeps my hunger under control and doesn't make my heart race and twitch like when I took ephedra.

Another thing I do late at night is to open a capsule and "pouch" the Hoodia between my cheek and gum. This lets the Hoodia go into my system gradually and really helps get me through my late night munchies, when my brain is used to getting a little late-night snack.

The most important thing to remember is that you as you make progress, you won't need as much Hoodia to get the same effect. Just make sure and start out with enough on hand to control any unexpected cravings.

Your success is in your hands. Seize the day!

Sincerely,

Neil

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