There is strong evidence that the genuine hoodia cactus diet does, indeed, help to suppress appetite. Sadly, however, an estimated 80% of hoodia supplements are fake.
United States of America (Press Release) October 11, 2007 --
If you are considering trying the famed hoodia cactus diet as a means of losing weight, there is some good news mixed in with a whole lot that's really quite bad.
Lets consider the good news first. Although there have been no "gold standard" research studies showing the effectiveness of hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant, there's a wealth of impressive anecdotal reports--some from well-known public figures--attesting to its effectiveness in this regard.
Truly objective investigators of the hoodia cactus diet, however, are quite rare. One of them is Mike Adams, who has an impressive reputation as an impartial natural health author, technology pioneer, and consumer advocate. In one of the few unbiased online reports on hoodia gordonii (appearing in NewsTarget.com), he offers the following summary appraisal:
"I believe that hoodia holds potential for being a highly effective appetite suppressant. As I reported earlier in my own experiments with genuine hoodia, it did take the edge off the hunger, even though it wasn't a magic pill that just turned off hunger like a light switch. It could be quite valuable as part of an ongoing weight loss effort that includes high-density nutrition, avoidance of high-glycemic foods and a regular physical exercise program."
Anyone who takes time to check out the other abundant testimonials of similar experiences of appetite suppression with hoodia gordonii is likely to reach a similar general conclusion.
But then there's the bad news: The main basis for it, quite simply, is that there is a very limited supply of genuine, wild hoodia gordonii relative to the huge demand for it.
It's a rare plant that grows in semi-desert regions of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia. Its growth rate is very slow and it can only be harvested after it flowers, which usually takes about five years.
Because of its relative rarity, it is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
In order to sell genuine hoodia, therefore, a document is required verifying that it has been obtained through legal channels.
As a result of his investigations, Mike Adams again has concluded that some companies use counterfeit CITES certificates in marketing hoodia and that they cut the the key hoodia ingredients and/or use adulterated materials in their production runs.
On the basis of his extensive research, then, he concludes that "80% of the hoodia products being sold today contain no genuine hoodia gordonii."
The bottom line, then, is that if you can find a way to be among the fortunate 20% of customers who obtain a product with an adequate amount of genuine hoodia gordonii, the hoodia cactus diet is likely to be effective for you. Otherwise, you may be simply wasting your money.
For further information about how to maximize your chances of being in that fortunate 20%, click on the link below.
* This news post was submitted by George Shears
Lets consider the good news first. Although there have been no "gold standard" research studies showing the effectiveness of hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant, there's a wealth of impressive anecdotal reports--some from well-known public figures--attesting to its effectiveness in this regard.
Truly objective investigators of the hoodia cactus diet, however, are quite rare. One of them is Mike Adams, who has an impressive reputation as an impartial natural health author, technology pioneer, and consumer advocate. In one of the few unbiased online reports on hoodia gordonii (appearing in NewsTarget.com), he offers the following summary appraisal:
"I believe that hoodia holds potential for being a highly effective appetite suppressant. As I reported earlier in my own experiments with genuine hoodia, it did take the edge off the hunger, even though it wasn't a magic pill that just turned off hunger like a light switch. It could be quite valuable as part of an ongoing weight loss effort that includes high-density nutrition, avoidance of high-glycemic foods and a regular physical exercise program."
Anyone who takes time to check out the other abundant testimonials of similar experiences of appetite suppression with hoodia gordonii is likely to reach a similar general conclusion.
But then there's the bad news: The main basis for it, quite simply, is that there is a very limited supply of genuine, wild hoodia gordonii relative to the huge demand for it.
It's a rare plant that grows in semi-desert regions of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia. Its growth rate is very slow and it can only be harvested after it flowers, which usually takes about five years.
Because of its relative rarity, it is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
In order to sell genuine hoodia, therefore, a document is required verifying that it has been obtained through legal channels.
As a result of his investigations, Mike Adams again has concluded that some companies use counterfeit CITES certificates in marketing hoodia and that they cut the the key hoodia ingredients and/or use adulterated materials in their production runs.
On the basis of his extensive research, then, he concludes that "80% of the hoodia products being sold today contain no genuine hoodia gordonii."
The bottom line, then, is that if you can find a way to be among the fortunate 20% of customers who obtain a product with an adequate amount of genuine hoodia gordonii, the hoodia cactus diet is likely to be effective for you. Otherwise, you may be simply wasting your money.
For further information about how to maximize your chances of being in that fortunate 20%, click on the link below.
* This news post was submitted by George Shears
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