Why Consumers Should Be Wary Of Counterfeit Hoodia Gordonii Products

A few years ago, the market for weight-loss products and supplements was filled with standard treatments and methods, and none offered that much promise, until the entry of the weight loss product Hoodia Gordonii.

In the early years of Hoodia, there were a total of only three identical products on the U.S. market, and the product which came from original sources was being sold by African farmers at US$13 per kilogram.

Today, there are an estimated 300 products being sold around the world, with each one being touted as the "authentic" one. With so many products and supplements claiming to be the real, and most potent one, how will consumers ensure that they are getting the real thing? This is a vital concern, because fake weight loss products like this are sure to be a real waste of your money, and could also be potentially harmful to your health.

Get More Information From Health Regulators And Consumer Groups

Hoodia was initially introduced into the US market in early 2004, however a lot of added scientific studies have to be done before completely understanding the full extent of the product in effectively reducing fat and suppressing diets.

Weight-loss product buyers are advised to take extra caution in buying just abut any type of supplement, and they need to make sure that the products they buy are produced by reputable drug manufacturers. It would be a good practice to visit the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Web site, and read the info provided by many consumer welfare organizations, to ascertain the quality of the supplements sold in stores, as well as online.

Tell-Tale Signs That You're Offered The Fake Product

- One better method of verifying the authenticity of the product would be by checking if your Hoodia has a C.I.T.E.S certification proving that it truly came from South Africa. This certificate will ensure that the weight loss product has been processed from its original source in Africa. The official certificate should be clear and readable, otherwise, it will only prove to be a fake one.

- Counterfeit Hoodia products may also be filled with additives, fillers and other agents, which are nothing but useless materials like starch. Keep off products that claim that they have more ingredients than the original, as these may look appealing but are entirely dangerous and could make you sick. Normally, individuals can only consume 80 mgs of Hoodia in their bodies at a time.

- In addition, be wary of those that offer so-called "free trials," and those who sell these types of products in tea, coffee or shake or other forms. Since these natural ingredients are hard to find, and are expensive to source out, and it is highly unlikely that someone will offer them out for free.

In fact, as mentioned, it is quite expensive, with prices ranging from $250 to $400 per kilogram. Consumers need to ensure that they buy products like this from reputable weight loss product stores or dealers, and should be able to view their official credentials and certificates.

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