The side effects of Hoodia

If Hoodia is safe, why the reports of unwanted side effects?

Hoodia Gordonii is usually well tolerated due to its natural and herbal composition. However, there have been an alarming number of reports of Gastroenteritis (or upset stomach to me and you) which has lead many would-be users to reconsider this diet supplement.

The Hoodia industry is still very much an unregulated affair; due to its herbal nature there is no need for a drug classification, and no need for the FDA to individually investigate the growing number of products which claim to contain Hoodia extract.

Beware of cheap imitations

Owing to the vast amount of positive media coverage over recent years, many supplement manufacturers have tried to get in on a piece of the action.

Unfortunately due to the rarity and expense of importation and cultivation, current estimates conclude that almost 1 in 3 Hoodia products contain little to no Hoodia whatsoever.

In fact many supplements available today contain what’s known as “a proprietary blend” – a common practice rife in the supplement industry which disguises how much extract is actually used in the Hoodia product.

Even more alarming is the fact that some Hoodia products have not been screened for dangerous bacteria such as e.coli before encapsulation. Side effects such as diarrhea and upset stomach are the results of biologically unsafe Hoodia products.

How to avoid Hoodia side effects

Always look for a supplier who can pass the following criteria:-

The product should clearly display the actual amount of Hoodia used in mg, 300-460 mg is considered to be the norm and will offer the best results.

The Hoodia should have a CITES certificate proving both authenticity and source of origin. Although Hoodia is now grown in many parts of the world, South African Hoodia Gordonii is the only cactus which has been clinically proven to suppress appetite.

The extract should be freeze dried before encapsulation ensuring its freshness and quality for a minimum of 12 months.

The extract should also be screened for harmful bacteria.

A guarantee should be offered if you are not entirely happy with the results.

Trusted Hoodia suppliers

If you are looking for a genuine 100% pure and safe Hoodia supplement, our recommendation would be UniqueHoodia – which can offer all of the above criteria including a 6 month money back guarantee.

For more information visit the official UniqueHoodia Website

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