Hoodia & Weight-loss: What It Is and Why It Works
I am sure that just about everyone has been exposed to the sudden hype about Hoodia from print, electronic media and countless spam e-mails. There are a few genuine hoodia products out there that work but there are also many more hoodia products that are either contaminated or counterfeit which make 
up to 80% of the Hoodia market! Here are the ABC's of hoodia which I hope you will find helpful if you are seeking weight-loss and weight management.
What is Hoodia. Hoodia is succulent plant that grows only in the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. There are about 20 known hoodia species but it is the specific variety gordonii (found in South Africa) that contains the appetite and thirst suppressing qualities which have garnered much attention. Hoodia Gordonii grows in green upright tubular stems, up to 1 meter, and takes up to 5 years to mature before producing pungent smelling pale purple flowers. Harvesting begins after flowering but it is thought that 15 - 20 years are needed for the plant to reach its full productivity.
What is Hoodia. Hoodia is succulent plant that grows only in the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. There are about 20 known hoodia species but it is the specific variety gordonii (found in South Africa) that contains the appetite and thirst suppressing qualities which have garnered much attention. Hoodia Gordonii grows in green upright tubular stems, up to 1 meter, and takes up to 5 years to mature before producing pungent smelling pale purple flowers. Harvesting begins after flowering but it is thought that 15 - 20 years are needed for the plant to reach its full productivity.
- Real African Hoodia gordonii is sold to manufacturers at about $250 to $400 per kilo.
- Effectively suppresses hunger.
- Up to 80% of Hoodia products being marketed are counterfeit or contaminated.