Hoodia Gordonii diet pills are a popular appetite suppressant that is used to help people eat less and thus reduce weight. It has been featured by numerous media sources including CBS and the BBC. The positive press stories and mostly positive testimonials about the success of the product has created a boom market in Hoodia weight loss products. In many cases some of the new products have nothing to do with the genuine cactus extract but are merely using the name to attract customers. This can lead to disappointment when the inferior products do not have the desired effects. This article will cover how to get the right hoodia diet supplement and what is the best hoodia dosage.
So if you are thinking about buying hoodia pills you need to do two things. First you need to check the authenticity of the product. Then you need to check what quantity of hoodia extract is in each dose.
Checking the authenticity of the hoodia diet supplement is important because there are now hundreds of products available. They range from drinks, patches and the traditional pills. In many of these cases the product has little or no hoodia in it and is relying on a placebo effect or other substances like green tea to help reduce weight.
The appetite suppressing qualities of the hoodia cactus are also limited to the Hoodia gordonii variety of cactus. There are many other varieties of the cactus that do not have any appetite suppressing qualities but still have the name hoodia. It is possible that some products use these varieties of cactus because they are easier to get hold of. Hoodia Gordonii cactus is listed as an endangered species thus anyone exporting the product from it's native South Africa needs to get a CITES certificate from the South African government. This is a certificate that regulates the trade in endangered flora and fauna. This ensures that the plant is not exploited and that the exporter has the genuine article. It is a good idea to check that the product you are buying has this certification.
After this, you need to check the quantity of hoodia gordonii extract in each dose. The guidelines for successful weight loss suggest that 500 mg is the best dose to see good results within a couple of weeks. Again, this is dependent on the size and weight of the person involved. In most cases, you should start by taking 500mg per dose or even less. Use this as a benchmark for future changes in your personal dosage. If you are not happy with the results after a few days then you could try to increase the dosage. Some supplements have up to 750 mg per dosage. It is debatable whether this much is needed to get positive results.
When using a Hoodia diet supplement you should combine it with healthy eating and an exercise program. Eating a healthy and sensible diet will ensure you still get the required balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins and minerals to keep the body healthy and the metabolism normal. Exercise also helps to burn calories and keep the body's systems active.
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