There has been so much written on hoodia gordonii these days; it becomes very confusing and even frustrating which give rise to false beginnings in someone’s weight loss plan. Therefore, I am putting light to chase away the endless myths on hoodia gordonii that are sadly everywhere; so I have written down the most important facts on this exotic plant that has become so popular and endeared to the weight loss-conscious community.

Q: In fact, what is hoodia gordonii?

A: Hoodia gordonii is not so beautiful: it is a succulent, spiny, and bitter aloe plant resembling a cactus that generally grows in southern Africa, particularly in the Kalahari Desert.

Q: Does hoodia truly work in suppressing the appetite?

A: A resounding yes. For hundreds of years, hoodia gordonii has been consumed in order to curb hunger by the Bushmen during very long trips through the desert or on hunting. Hoodia also quenches your thirst and cures a case of severe abdominal cramps, indigestion, tuberculosis, diabetes, hemorrhoids, hypertension, and is a mood-enhancer and enhances energy levels.

Q: Tell me the full truth: realistically how much weight can I lose by regularly consuming hoodia gordonii?

A: That depends on a few items: your daily diet, metabolism, the frequency of exercise, and the bio-chemistry of your body. Keep in mind that hoodia gordonii works to effectively reduce your appetite. If you indulge in late snacks and in between meals, hoodia can really help you to suppress those cravings, and together with regular exercise and a healthy diet, you can expect to experience major weight loss in the long term.

Q: How does hoodia gordonii prevent me from wishing to eat too much?

A: What hoodia gordonii does is trick your brain by making it believe that you have already eaten when you have not. In addition, you will feel full.

Q: About how fast will I experience results?

A: Hoodia gordonii can work immediately or it may take days. As demonstrated in tests in Leicester, England, when volunteers consumed 400mg of a pure brand of Hoodia 3 to 4 times a day, it helped reduced daily caloric consumption by 1,000 calories. Know that each human body is different, and thus, some people will require more time in order for their body to build up the active ingredient in Hoodia. It is a good idea to continue taking hoodia for no less than two weeks in order to experience positive results. Also, it absolutely helps to use a trusted brand that offers the purest form of hoodia gordonii. Otherwise, you will not have favorable experiences using an inferior brand of Hoodia.

Q: How should I take hoodia gordonii?

A: For absolute best results, drink an eight-ounce glass of water when taking hoodia, one capsule, 30 minutes before meals.

Q: How much hoodia gordonii should I take to experience sure success?

A: Most people are finding success with hoodia when they take 2 capsules of 400mg daily, 30 minutes prior to meals with 8 ounces of water. It is highly recommended to take either one 750mg in the morning and another one in the afternoon, or two 400mg capsules in the morning and another two 400mg capsules in the afternoon prior to the dinner meal. These dosages guarantee you a higher possibility of successful results when taking pure 100% Hoodia, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.

Q: How safe is hoodia gordonii? What are the side effects?

A: Hoodia gordonii is 100% natural. Both the San people (who have been using the plant for thousands of years) and scientists have confirmed that there are no side effects associated with Hoodia Gordonii. In fact, in South Africa, Hoodia is identified as a food, not as a drug.

Q: What are some of the most noticeable results when taking hoodia gordonii?

A: High on the list of results are: a diminished interest in food, a longer delay in the normal time frame after eating before hunger sets in once more, feeling of fullness for a longer period, and an overall feeling of optimal health.

Q: Is hoodia gordonii a stimulant?

A: Hoodia gordonii is not a stimulant like caffeine.

Q: What are the different available ways that I can take the pure hoodia gordonii?

A: You can order pure hoodia in vegetable capsules of 400mg or more or less, shake, concentrated liquid, powder, and tea.

Q: What about those ads boasting of selling pure hoodia at bargain prices?

A: Today there are literally hundreds of hoodia gordonii resellers claiming to have the pure stuff, when in reality, most of them are selling inferior or adulterated brands from 40 to 70 perecent less than resellers who are selling the genuine Hoodia. It is little wonder how such resellers can afford to sell the pure hoodia at those low prices. Why? They are usually not the pure stuff. Many resellers are selling brands that not only contain an inferior Hoodia, but other ingredients like Aloe. Beware. Choose very wisely from which vendor you buy your next or first order of hoodia.