Hoodia Gordonii Facts
There is a lot of misinformation on the web about Hoodia Gordonii. Check out our article hoodia gordonii lies for some of the more common misconceptions. For starters, there are over 20 species of Hoodia but only the Hoodia Gordonii species is known to reduce appetite. Other species include Hoodia astonii, flava, curronii, parviflora, and ruschii. So if some company states they are selling "Hoodia" make sure it is of Hoodia Gordonii type.
Here's a List of Hoodia Gordonii Facts
- Hoodia Gordonii is not a cactus but a succulent "milkweed" plant.
- Hoodia Gordonii is just 1 of the 20 different species found in the Hoodia genus or family.
- Hoodia Gordonii has been used by the San Bushmen of Southern Africa for thousands of years to suppress appetite.
- Hoodia can be found in South Africa, Angola, Namibia, and Botswana.
- Due to its harsh environment, hoodia gordonii harvested in other countries will not be as effective.
- Hoodia Gordonii is all-natural and is NOT a drug.
- Recommended dosages are 400mg - 1200mg, this amount is known to suppress appetite.
- Hoodia Gordonii will reduce your caloric intake by as much as 800 - 1500 calories per day depending on the dosage.
- It takes 3 - 5+ years for the plant to mature. Because of this it is extremely rare and costly.
- The inside fleshy part of the stem contains the active ingredient (P57) known to reduce appetite. Just because it contains
hoodia make sure its pure.
- Real Hoodia Gordonii has no known side effects, contains no caffeine or stimulant.
- To support Hoodia's long-term future, it has been put on the Convention of International trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and Flora (C.I.T.E.S.).
- Hoodia 'tricks' your hypothalamus into believing you are full.
- Hoodia is also believed to increase energy and have an aphrodisiac-like effect.
