All Natural Pure
Hoodia Gordonni
Pure Hoodia (pronounced
HOO-dee-ah) is a cactus-like plant that grows primarily in the
semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. In the
last few years, hoodia has been heavily marketed for weight loss and
has become immensely popular.
Although there has always been a demand for diet pills, after the
ban on the herb ephedra, the market was particularly ripe for the
next new diet pill.
Much of hoodia's popularity stems from claims that the San Bushmen
of the Kalahari desert relied on hoodia for thousands of years to
ward off hunger and thirst during long hunting trips.
They were said to have cut off the stem and eat the bitter-tasting
plant.
Hoodia gordonii grows in clumps of green upright stems. Although it
is often called a cactus because it resembles one, hoodia is
actually a succulent plant.
How do I Know if it's Pure Hoodia?
There are widespread
reports of counterfeit hoodia products. Mike Adams of News Target,
estimates that 80 percent of hoodia products are contaminated or
counterfeit. It is impossible to know if a hoodia product contains
pure hoodia and the active ingredient, unless it has been tested by
an independent laboratory.
If you are buying Hoodia Gordonii online
then you must see CITES certificate issued by International trade
laws. Only then you can be confirmed that you are buying
pure Hoodia Gordonii.
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