Use these guidelines when you purchased Hoodia from any supplier and be assured of satisfactory weight loss results.

There are dozens of different types of Hoodia plants growing in different regions and countries. Only South African Hoodia Gordonii from the Kalahari has been shown to have appetite-suppressing qualities. The main consideration here that you should note is that you should not buy a product with the label "100% natural Hoodia". You may be buying natural Hoodia but it is not the real South African Hoodia Gordonii with appetite suppressing qualities that you desire.

When you are buying Hoodia Gordonii online, then check to see if the supplier shows a CITES certificate issued by International trade laws. If this is shown you can purchase from the supplier with confidence.

The majority of all Hoodia products are prepared from the entire plants. The Hoodia Gordonii plant consists of fibrous material, the outer skin, leaves, and the flowers. These have no active ingredient that assists in weight loss. The real weight loss appetite suppressant qualities are found in the core of the cactus so check for Hoodia that is in concentrated form. This is true of the South African Hoodia Gordonii

On some Hoodia products you will read on the bottle that the formula is 10:1. This means 10 grams of plant was used to produce 1 gram of Hoodia Gordonii powder to fill pills and capsules. If you think on this, then you will see why it is better to buy 500 mg of Hoodia rather that 1000 mg of any other brand name if the first product contains only the concentration and the second is prepared by the entire plant.

You should avoid all products that contain boosters that increase the rate of your body metabolism especially if they are shown in the ingredients of any Hoodia. Just remember that Hoodia Gordonii is an appetite suppressant, and not a product that speeds up metabolism which can be dangerous and harmful especially in weight loss products. Hoodia removes the desire to eat not speed up fat burning.

Some manufacturers of weight loss products believe that natural stimulants can help burn fat by increasing your metabolic rate, which is a plus. Although these types of natural stimulants can help in burning off body fat, they have also been known to cause strokes and heart attacks.

Pure South African Hoodia Gordonii is 100 % natural and safe to use. There are no known side effects and anyone one can use Hoodia.