Best Hoodia gordonii Dosage for more effective results

There are hundred of products claiming to contain Hoodia gordonii that are being marketed.  Hoodia gordonii is a popular health food supplement used by dieters to suppress appetite.  And a  reported review of som of  these Hoodia products by an independent testing lab found that at least half of them did not incorporate Hoodia gordonii. 

So how can a genuine Hoodia product be identified and what is the optimal dosage for daily use? Buying Hoodia Hoodia gordonii is a plant that grows in the Kalahari desert of South Africa. Hoodia plants are succulents, not cacti, although they do have a spiny appearance similar to cacti. When purchasing Hoodia it is important to check the authenticity of the product and the quantity of Hoodia powder, or extract , in each dose.

Hoodia gordonii is a species that could come under threat if supplies are not closely monitored. It is listed under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). It is illegal to export the plant from Africa without a CITES certificate.

In the USA, the Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and United States Customs and Border Protection regulate the importation and re-exportation of species such as Hoodia gordonii. Current U.S. laws stipulate that not only must a CITES certificate accompany shipments of Hoodia gordonii, but that the importers must possess a permit issued by the USDA to import Terrestrial Plants, called a USDA protected plant permit. In addition to CITES and USDA certificates a report from an independent testing laboratory verifying the presence of Hoodia gordonii should accompany the product.

The best Hoodia Diet Aides

A key fact about Hoodia supplements is that it is only Hoodia gordonii that has strong appetite suppressing properties. There are other varieties of the plant that do not have appetite suppressing qualities, but are still called Hoodia. So buyer beware!  The right, Hoodia gordonii, used in diet supplements  must be dehydrated and dried, without flowers or roots.   Adding other ingredients may reduce Hoodia gordonii’s effectiveness as an appetite suppressant. The Hoodia gordonii dosage per capsule or pill will depend on the product. Generally, 1 or 2 pills will be taken before each meal. So, that could be 3 to 6 pills each day. The pills are generally taken about 1 hour before a meal. It is important to drink an adequate amount of water.

The right dose of Hoodia

The right Hoodia dosage for effective weight loss is 2000+ milligrams of Hoodia gordonii per day may be necessary for effective appetite suppression. Ensure that the Hoodia product is genuine and of high purity. The best approach is to start at 2000 mg per day and increase progressively if necessary. The effects of Hoodia may be felt quickly or could take 2 weeks or so to build its effects in the body. It is best to use a diet product that contains only Hoodia gordonii. That way the Hoodia dose can be progressively increased without the risk of escalating the dose of other potentially dangerous ingredients. For optimal results Hoodia gordonii diet supplement should be used in conjunction with a healthy eating and an exercise program.