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HOODIA GORDONII SUCCULENT:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What
is Hoodia?
Hoodia is a succulent plant found in the Kalahari desert of South
Africa. The genus encompasses a number of varieties of plant of
which Hoodia Gordonii is one species. Hoodia plants are
succulents, not cacti, although they do have a spiny appearance
similar to cacti.
There
are some other products that claim to contain Hoodia. Are they the
same as Pure Hoodia Plus?
Only Pure Hoodia Plus Hoodia Gordonii product
is botanically verified to contain pure Hoodia Gordonii Succulent
and has quantified levels of the chemical constituents that
produce the appetite suppressant effects. Importantly, only
Pure Hoodia Plus Hoodia Gordonii product has
been successfully used to reduce calorie intake by thousands of
people.
How
has Hoodia Gordonii been used in the past?
For many centuries the San bushmen of the Kalahari desert have used
Hoodia plants as a food. The species Hoodia Gordonii
Succulent was less often used because of its lingering bitter taste
being considered unpleasant. However, in times of hardship, or being
away from familiar areas, it was sometimes eaten.
Do all
Hoodia species reduce appetite?
Only Pure Hoodia Plus has been proven to decrease calorie intake in
human volunteers.
Have
the benefits of Hoodia Gordonii been clinically proven?
In 2001 Phytopharm completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled
clinical study in overweight, but otherwise healthy volunteers using
an extract of Hoodia Gordonii. The large doses of extract
caused a statistically significant reduction in the average daily
calorie intake. In addition, a statistically significant reduction
in body fat content was also observed compared to the placebo group
after two weeks.
How
long does it take for Hoodia Gordonii to have an effect?
Pure Hoodia Plus works fast, most people usually see some results
only after using the product a few days.
Does
Hoodia
Gordonii
have any side effects?
Yes, if taken properly Pure Hoodia Plus will cause to to lose your
appetite which will cause you to eat less thereby shedding off those
unwanted pounds. You will also feel more energy with less caloric
intake.
Is
Hoodia
Gordonii patented?
No, I think that Mother nature took holds the patent on all living
things including plants and animals. However CSIR has submitted
patents for it's discovery of what they call the P57 Molecule which
is found in the Hoodia Gordonii Succulent. Phytopharm has an
exclusive license for these patents.
When
will a product containing the Hoodia Gordonii be available?
Pure Hoodia was the first American company to offer it's all natural
100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii Succulent in 400mg capsules into the
country. No other company can make that claim..
Hoodia Gordonii is rare, is the source sustainable?
Hoodia Gordonii is very rare and is protected by national
conservation laws in South Africa and Namibia. It can only be
collected or grown with a permit. Wild stocks are also extremely
limited sustainable quantities of Hoodia Gordonii
exclusively for Pure Hoodia Plus product. There is a continuing
development program by Pure Hoodia Plus to ensure sustainable
supplies of product in the future. |
