HOODIA

Hoodia Gordonii is natural supplement that is dramatically helping dieters beat the weight loss odds. This plant, found only in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, has become a popular appetite suppressant with much publicity on nationally known programs such as 60 Minutes, Oprah, and The Today Show.

What's all the hype about? At the right dosage, this natural supplement can eliminate appetite without the dangerous side effects and stimulants present in traditional diet pills. The Hoodia cactus has been consumed for thousands of years during times of famine and long hunting expeditions. There are no known side effects to Hoodia, and with the right supplement you can expect a 4-6 pound weekly weight loss.

Yet the Hoodia Gordonii industry can be a confusing one to understand. There are differences in manufacturing processes, with each claiming to be the best. There are authenticity scams and sub-par ingredients in many Hoodia products. TopConsumerReviews.com has spent hundreds of hours in research and testing to prepare for this report.

To help you decide which products are of the highest quality and best fit your needs, we have reviewed and ranked several Hoodia products. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a Hoodia supplement; some of these factors include:

•  Authenticity Guarantee.  Is this the real deal? Does the product come with a C.I.T.E.S guarantee and certification of authenticity?

•  Strength.  How many milligrams of the natural plant are found in each product?

•  Cost.  What's the impact to your wallet? A quality product containing authentic Hoodia may not be the cheapest option.

•  Guarantee.  Will you be able to return this product if not satisfied?

We hope you find this information valuable in choosing the right Hoodia product for you!

 

Cost:

$39.95 per bottle   750 mg Buy 3 get 1 free Buy 4 get 2 free

 

If you're looking for a strong appetite suppressant, Hoodia Balance is our top-rated choice. This highly potent pill offers 750 mg of authentic Hoodia, and with multiple-bottle discounts, is a very cost-effective solution. Both the C.I.T.E.S. certificate and Analytical Report are easily accessible on the product website.

Why is the C.I.T.E.S. certificate important? C.I.T.E.S. stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Since the Hoodia cactus is a protected plant species, it can only be sold to an exporter who has this certificate. This is one way you can verify whether you're purchasing real Hoodia or a counterfeit.

Hoodia Balance recommends taking 1 pill prior to each meal and increasing if needed. As in all Hoodia products, some people realize positive effects nearly instantly; while in others it may take 2-3 weeks. For this reason, we recommend you take advantage of the Hoodia Balance multiple bottle discount. If you purchase 3 bottles, you receive 1 free; if you purchase 4 bottles you receive 2 free. That can mean an $80 savings to you.

In addition to the multiple-bottle discount, Hoodia Balance also comes with an impressive 6-month guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the purchase, you can return the bottles for a full 100% money-back refund of your purchase price. This offer clearly sets the standard in the Hoodia industry and is another sign that the makers of Hoodia Balance believe in the quality of their product.

As an additional benefit, with a purchase of Hoodia Balance you also receive an on-line fitness program membership. This includes customized exercise programs, diet plans to aid with your Hoodia supplement, an exercise tracking system, and more.

Overall, Hoodia Balance is an exceptional product. The high dosage 750 mg of authentic Hoodia gives you a powerful appetite suppressant, and the multiple-bottle discount makes it a very economical decision. And to top it off, the money-back guarantee eliminates the risk. If you're looking for a natural way to control your appetite, Hoodia Balance is a tremendous value and earns our highest ranking.

 

Cost:

$49.95 per bottle   1000 mg

 

Hoodia XR is a very impressive product. With 1000 mg, Hoodia XR delivers more Hoodia than any other product in our review. Hoodia XR also has its own niche in the market by providing the supplement in an extended release tablet version. This allows for the 1000 mg to enter your system slower and provide all-day appetite suppressant.

Hoodia XR offers proof of their C.I.T.E.S. certificate online, as well as independent lab studies that authenticate the validity of their Hoodia Gordonii. This gives the assurance needed that their product is not fake Hoodia or loaded with fillers.

Recommended dosage is 1 tablet in morning, afternoon and evening. Combined with the extended release tablet, this means that Hoodia XR can control your appetite at a constant level throughout the day, not just around set mealtimes. The bottle contains 90 tablets and should cover your 1 month supply needs making the product more economical than many others that we've looked at.

Hoodia XR offers a money-back guarantee on both unopened and opened products. Returning open bottles requires communication with the customer service center along with some specific procedural steps to follow.

We find the extended release format very appealing. When combined with the large 1000 mg of Hoodia in each tablet, Hoodia XR becomes a very powerful appetite suppressant.

 

Cost:

$39.95 per bottle   400 mg

 

Hoodia Gordonii Plus takes the benefit of authentic Hoodia appetite suppressant and adds a special blend of ingredients to create a cutting edge supplement. Along with the benefits of Hoodia you'll also reap the rewards of an increased metabolism, added energy, and a fat-burning booster.

As with our top-rated products, this unique blend of Hoodia comes with a C.I.T.E.S certificate and an Analytical Report. You can be confident that the Hoodia you're getting is authentic and safe.

The "special blend", or "Plus" within the product, involves a combination of magnesium, Garcinia Cambogia, and Green Tea, which are widely known as offering several benefits to our physical health. These benefits include increased metabolism, added energy, fat burning, heart health, cholesterol control, and an antioxidant.

The Hoodia Gordonii Plus recommended dosage is 1 pill prior to each meal, and to increase as needed. Since everyone's needs may differ, it's important to point out that Hoodia Gordonii Plus offers significant savings if multiple bottles are purchased. The manufacturer, Ultra Herbal, provides an impressive six-month money back satisfaction guarantee. This makes it easier to purchase more than one bottle and find the right dosage that works for you.

Hoodia Gordonii Plus is a powerful blend of appetite suppressant, metabolism booster, and fat burning ingredients. If you want to cover all your bases, and give your body a variety of tools to help you lose weight, Hoodia Gordonii Plus is an excellent choice.

 

Cost:

$54.00 per bottle   400 mg $59.95 per bottle   750 mg

 

We found the Hoodoba products to be top-notch in offering pure Hoodia Gordonii. The makers of Hoodoba Pure clearly eliminate any guesswork of whether you're getting the real plant. Authentic Hoodia Gordonii products will successfully eliminate hunger and cravings without stimulants and dangerous side effects; Hoodoba Pure does just that.

This high quality company goes above and beyond to provide a variety of authentic Hoodia Gordonii products and leaves no questions unanswered. These products contain no fillers and the company is one of only a few that are involved in continuous random testing for authenticity. While the cost is approximately $10.00 -$20.00 more than some of the lower ranked options, the company goes to great lengths to ensure its Hoodia is pure.

One bottle of Hoodoba Pure includes 60 pills. If the recommended dosage is taken, you may only get 20 days per one bottle. But, as mentioned in the introduction, the correct dosage of Hoodia is dependant on each individual and Hoodoba does a very good job of offering "combo packs" at a cost savings to allow users to try 2 or 3 different products at once. This option of convenience works very well in helping a consumer determine what solution works best for them.

Our only gripe about Hoodoba Pure lies in their return policy. They offer a 30-day money back guarantee but only on unopened products. We prefer a more consumer-friendly satisfaction guarantee as provided in the Hoodia Balance product.

Still, Hoodoba Pure delivers a quality Hoodia supplement that is C.I.T.E.S. certified and 100% authentic. Combined with a variety of products in addition to the 750mg tablet, Hoodoba Pure offers a very good solution.

 

Cost:

$59.95 per bottle   750 mg

 

Similar to our top-rated products, this product is the real deal. Desert Burn is free of fillers, is effective, and dependable. In addition, Desert Burn clearly provides letters of authenticity and C.I.T.E.S certificate information.

We liked the responsiveness to our questions as compared to some products ranked lower on our list. As with Hoodoba Pure, Desert Burn is one of a few products that participate in, and pass, random tests for product purity.

In addition to the standard 750 mg supplement, Desert Burn offers a nice variety of appetite suppressant products. Some of those products include Hoodia Java Coffee, Hoodia Shake, Desert Juice and Hoodia Tea. The website is less professional in nature and a little intimidating at first but the information presented is complete and thoroughly addressed all of our questions.

Like many of the other products, buying in quantity will reduce the monthly cost of using the product. You may anticipate saving approximately $10.00 per bottle if three or more are purchased at once. The daily dosage recommendation of 2 pills in the morning, 1 each at lunch and dinner means the bottle may only last 15 days. But, as mentioned before, authentic Hoodia is not necessarily cheap and this product is not bargained priced.

Similar to Hoodoba Pure, Desert Burn offers a money back guarantee on any unopened bottles less the cost of shipping. Again, we prefer the consumer satisfaction policy of top-rated Hoodia Balance, but realize only a few companies extend such an offer.

In Desert Burn you'll find a Hoodia supplement that is authentic and effective. With more economical price discounts or a more consumer-friendly refund policy, this product could easily vie for a top ranking.

 

Cost:

$49.95 per bottle   400 mg

 

This grape flavored liquid version of Hoodia, called Hoodia Chaser, is cutting-edge among all Hoodia products. Due to the quick absorption of the liquid, the speed of the appetite effect is much faster than in pill form. In fact, if taken just 20 minutes before eating, this liquid form of Hoodia can add up to 90% benefit over similar dosage tablets. This is because tablets take longer to digest; if the tablet is consumed earlier, the benefits would be essentially the same.

Unlike some of the other products, Hoodia Chase also contains Garcinia Cambogia and Green Tea for additional health and weight loss. Specific benefits include increased metabolism, fat burning and extra energy.

The recommended serving size for Hoodia Chaser is 2 drops per meal. Because each person can react differently to Hoodia, you want to try multiple bottles in order to find the right dosage for you. Hoodia Chaser offers discounts when ordering multiple bottles - this makes it easier to find the right solution for you.

Although we like the uniqueness of the Hoodia Chaser product, we have to question the ultimate convenience. We found it easier to simply swallow a tablet rather than mixing a couple drops of this solution into a drink before every meal. And at 400mg, the actual Hoodia dosage was less than some of our higher rated products - yet at a higher price.

Still, Hoodia Chaser delivers an effective 100% Hoodia product, as evidenced by the C.I.T.E.S. certificate displayed on the product web page. The product also comes with a 30 money back guarantee on your purchase price.

This product may appeal to you if you prefer liquid treatments rather than tablets. Otherwise, there are more effective and more economical solutions available.

 

Cost:

$59.95 per bottle   250 mg

 

HoodiThin is another liquid extract among our list of Hoodia products. At 250mg per dose, the manufacture also claims a faster, more effective product due to the liquid absorbency rate compared to traditional pill forms.

Overall, we were impressed with the product's website and authenticity information. The product is C.I.T.E.S. certified as authentic South African Hoodia.

However, at almost $60 per 250mg bottle, the cost for this product is comparatively more than the higher rated selections in our review. And while the liquid may be faster acting than other forms, we again question the ultimate convenience of this type of delivery.

Following the manufacturer's recommendation, each bottle of HoodiThin can last from 2 to 4 weeks. This is because each person will react differently to the Hoodia extract. This is why it's important to be able to purchase multiple bottles at a discount. Fortunately, HoodiThin offers significant savings with larger purchases. For example, 3 bottles of Hoodia Thin is $119.90 and 5 will cost $179.85. As you can see, the larger the quantity purchased the dramatically less the monthly cost.

HoodiThin does come with an impressive, unconditional money-back guarantee if not fully satisfied with results. Also, clearly located was the products C.I.T.E.S guarantee and additional lab testing results further prove the authenticity of the Hoodia.

Although the Hoodia in HoodiThin is authentic, it is offered at a higher price and lower dosage than other products in our review. If you are interested in a liquid form of Hoodia, you would find better value in the higher-ranked Hoodia Chaser.

 

Cost:

$34.00 per bottle   600 mg

 

Hoodia-Trim RX contains a 600 mg Hoodia Gordonii dosage with additional ingredients that are said to add benefit. TopConsumerReviews.com found the question of product authenticity and added ingredients to be dubious in nature and therefore ranked the product lower on our list of products.

In addition to the Hoodia, the ingredients also include 300 mg of chromium for fat burning and 400 mg of glucomannan. The glucomannan is said to discourage overeating because it creates a feeling of fullness that persists due to the fiber-rich ingredients swelling within your intestines for up to 12 hours. We found the need for glucomannan to be questionable if the product was providing an authentic Hoodia Gordonii appetite suppressant.

The product label recommended 1 pill in the morning, 30 minutes before breakfast, and 1 pill in the evening also before the meal. For faster results, the manufacture recommends a third pill at lunch. That said, you might need to purchase more than one bottle to cover your thirty-day needs.

Unfortunately, Hoodia Trim RX does not claim a C.I.T.E.S certification for its Hoodia element. This causes us to question whether the Hoodia is, in fact, genuine South African extract. We were able to find information regarding a Certificate of Analysis report.

The company offers a 90 day 100% money back guarantee if two or more bottles are purchased and weight loss of 12 lbs or more does not occur within the first 12 weeks. While this sounds good, it may be difficult to prove to Hoodia Trim's satisfaction - and so the refund policy should be deemed questionable as well.

In short, we found the lack of certification unfortunate and the extra ingredients questionable. There are better Hoodia products available.

 

Cost:

$39.95 per bottle   200 mg

 

H57 is a 200mg tablet form Hoodia Gordonii supplement that provides the lowest mg dosage among all of our reviewed Hoodia products. Product ingredients also include green tea and cinnamon extracts. These added ingredients are said to help treat headaches, improve digestion, fight free radicals, help metabolize fat, and reduce the risk of heart disease. They may also aid in providing healthier levels of blood glucose and cholesterol.

Most disturbing was the fact that H57 provided no C.I.T.E.S certificate or any other form of authenticity as to their Hoodia extract. Of all the products in our review, H57 is unique in that they could not even provide an independent lab analysis for their supplement.

The recommended dosage for H57 is 2 tablets midmorning and 2 mid afternoon. With only 60 tablets per bottle you'll need at least 2 bottles per month for adequate appetite suppressant.

H57 Hoodia offers an unconditional money back guarantee on any unopened bottles, within the first 30 days of purchase, minus shipping and handling costs.

Unfortunately, due to the low Hoodia mg per tablet and the absence of any kind of authentication certificate, we're forced to rank H57 last on our list.