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Many people have known Hoodia to be one of the most popular diet supplement in the market today due to its highly effective weight suppressing action with no known side effects. It works by telling your brain that you are full even though you are not. But consumers need to be aware that there are many Hoodia fakes out in the market.

Beware of Fake Hoodia

Laboratory findings by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals had shown that about 80% of Hoodia products are fakes or not pure, added with fillers. It has been reported that some of these fillers come in the form of saw dusts and starch powder. While these are not particularly harmful, you wouldn’t want to spend your precious money on these useless added stuff. So one needs to be aware of cheap Hoodia supplements that may not be really effective for weight loss.

Hoodia Gordonii

Out of the more than thirteen species of the Hoodia plant, only the Hoodia Gordonii species possess the active ingredient p57 that acts to suppress your appetite. Hoodia Gordonii grows naturally in the Kalahari desert regions of Southern Africa. Hoodia takes about five years to mature before it can be harvested. Due to its low supply and high demand, Hoodia fakes have cropped up. But how can you be sure that the Hoodia you are buying is genuine or 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii?

Hoodia Certifications

Over harvesting has caused Hoodia to be classified as an endangered species. Before Hoodia Gordonii can be exported from South Africa, a CITES certificate is required. The CITES certificate would guarantee the quality of Hoodia. Upon issuance of this CITES certificate, they have up to 6 months to export it out of the country. The country of origin is stated in the CITES certificate. Hoodia that comes from other parts of the world like China and USA tend to be of an inferior quality. CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

A company selling genuine Hoodia Gordonii would display their CITES certificate on their website for review. But be aware of certificates that are not clear or have some words blanked off. To view a copy of a CITES certificate, you can go to the UniqueHoodia website. On their website, you can also find the following:

·    Certificate of Analysis – this certificate is issued to the Hoodia Gordonii supply certifying it is 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii before it enters the country. It also shows that it was tested under HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).

·    Organics Annex Certificate – this certificate proves that there were no ‘middle men’ involved who could have interfered with the product while it was being exported to UniqueHoodia.

UniqueHoodia offers 100% pure, unaltered Hoodia Gordonii that does not contain any fillers, additives or lubricants. The Hoodia comes directly from South African farms and these farms have all met the requirements for USDA Organic certification. Due to limited stock and high demand, the company restricts order to one order per customer. However, you are allowed to order a six months supply (maximum) at one time and even get one box free while offer lasts. It also comes with an unbelievable six months guarantee, the best guarantee for Hoodia products in the market.

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Lose Weight With Hoodia Gordonii