Hoodia Gordonii Review | What is Hoodia?
October 14, 2011 
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Authentic Hoodia Gordonii is one of the rarest botanicals in the world. Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus like plant that grows exclusively in South Africa. It takes about 5 years before plants pale purple flower appears and the cactus can be harvested. It grows in clumps of green upright stems and is actually a succulent, not a cactus. Although there are 20 types of Hoodia, only the Hoodia Gordonii variety is believed to contain the natural appetite suppressant. Scientists have found several compounds in Authentic Hoodia that helps suppress appetite.
It contains a molecule called P57, Hoodia 57, is 10,000 times as active as glucose. It goes to the mid-brain and makes those nerve cells feel as if you are full and this in turn suppress the appetite. It basically tricks the brain into believing that you are full. To date, there are no known adverse side effects caused by the use authentic Hoodia. Hoodia can be found in the semi-deserts of South Africa. Scientists have found several compounds in Hoodia Gordonii that helps suppress appetite. Its harvest is protected by conservation laws.
The South African government has strictly regulated the exportation of Hoodia to the rest of the world. A CITES certificate s required to legally export Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa.
Dried extracts of this plant stems and roots are used to make used in liquid extracts and teas. Hoodia products often contain other herbs or minerals, such as green tea or chromium Picolinate. The quality of Hoodia products varies widely. Some reports suggest that some products sold as Hoodia do not contain any Hoodia. The product must be authenticated by a current verifiable Independent Lab Report (almost always performed by Alkemists Pharmaceuticals) verifying the origin and quality of the Hoodia in the product. The report should have a Lot Number verifying that the batch tested corresponds should with the number on the product label. Avoid any products being sold at cheap prices. Real South African Hoodia is RARE and EXPENSIVE.
