Distinguishing Pure Hoodia from Other Products
A shocking percentage of hoodia products are actually counterfeits (up to 80% of items marketed per year). So, how does one begin to distinguish the few authentic products amongst a sea of supplements that do not live up to their name.
It may seem impossible to come up with a way to tell apart the “real” versus “fake” supplements such as pills, teas, and so on. However, the following list of clues can send you on your way to finding the right supplement:
- You might want to find a way to confirm that the product is marketed by a company that possesses a hoodia production permit. This information may be printed on the bottle, but in order to make extra sure you might want to visit reputable e-commerce bureau and consumer report sites.
- If you seek advice from reviews make sure you are aware of the source of the reviewer. You are likely to be provided less biased reviews from independent research teams not affiliated with any specific product.
- Beware that any product that claims that it has been approved by the FDA probably is not. Even as of 2007 hoodia has a long way from being approved by this very important agency.
- Notice any seemingly unrealistic weight loss claims. Evidence has suggested very strongly that this plant source does curb appetite, and even in some people a little too well. However, make sure you also know that a well-balanced diet is recommended.
- Of course, you can look on the ingredient list of the product. This is not a guarantee as some companies will not be totally honest about what is included in the supplement. However, you stand a better chance of finding the “real thing” if you look at the label.
The more research you conduct the more likely you are to find an authentic hoodia product. You might want to check FDA websites or you might want to research via various organizations that are supportive of safe distribution of quality herbal supplements.
