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See article keywords and concepts |  I spoke with Elan Sudberg at Alkemists Pharmaceuticals, who confirmed that they're getting about a 60 percent failure rate for hoodia. That means that 60 percent of the hoodia samples submitted to them for verification are failing -- and these batches are coming from companies who believe they have genuine hoodia. There are probably many more samples that never get sent in for testing because the companies selling them either don't care or already know they're not genuine. | | But beware, because if you're buying hoodia retail or even from honest-looking companies online, you're probably not getting genuine hoodia.
And finally, as I've always said, there's no such thing as a magic pill that's going to cause you to lose weight without changing your diet (eliminating high-glycemic, processed foods) and engaging in regular physical exercise. While there are, indeed, natural supplements that can aid in your weight loss efforts, putting your full faith in any single weight loss pill -- whether it's a drug, an herb or a succulent -- is likely to result in disappointment. |
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See article keywords and concepts |  One of the active ingredients in the herb is a chemical compound called P57, which is thought to be at least partly responsible for the appetite-suppressing effects of hoodia gordonii. But this is probably an oversimplification, since herbs typically work with an assortment of chemical compounds, not just one chemical.
In terms of its overall appetite-suppressing potential, hoodia is just one of many products coming down the line. I suspect that the much-hyped PYY3-36 nasal spray, produced by a company called NasTech, might offer another realistic appetite suppressant solution. |
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See article keywords and concepts |  Do I recommend hoodia? Conditionally yes, for those who are serious about weight loss and are willing to radically alter their diets and engage in serious physical exercise at the same time. hoodia can help you, but it won't take over for you. If you want to look athletic, you have to be athletic. |
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See article keywords and concepts |  I spoke with the lab about this, and was told that the sample was definitely not hoodia, although it was, as they explained, "A common adulteration of hoodia seen in many samples submitted by various companies." In other words, it's not only counterfeit, it's also a "common" counterfeit recipe.
Even though the microscopy test is, by itself, conclusive, we wanted to conduct more testing to make certain that our investigation was covering all the bases. What test did we look at next? TLC.
Thin-Layer Chromatography
 and engaging in regular physical exercise. While there are, indeed, natural supplements that can aid in your weight loss efforts, putting your full faith in any single weight loss pill -- whether it's a drug, an herb or a succulent -- is likely to result in disappointment.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/002488.html' target='_blank'>Consumer interest in <b>hoodia</b> gordonii skyrockets, but can it really help with weight loss?</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_002488.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/002488.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/hoodia1.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>And that's what we'll explore in part 2 of this investigative series about <b>hoodia</b> Gordonii. Watch NewsTarget.com for the next article, or just use the Google search box below to search for <b>hoodia</b> (which will bring up all the articles on <b>hoodia</b>).
Continue with part 2.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006430.html' target='_blank'>Hoodia gordonii helps for weight loss, but isn't a miracle solution</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_006430.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006430.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/people/activewomen/AWO_019R.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>In terms of its overall appetite-suppressing potential, <b>hoodia</b> is just one of many products coming down the line. I suspect that the much-hyped PYY3-36 nasal spray, produced by a company called NasTech, might offer another realistic appetite suppressant solution. But that product is only in trials right now, and it won't even be available on the market for several years. It's also a drug, meaning you'd need a prescription, which makes it a lot more difficult to get than <b>hoodia</b> gordonii. So don't put any short-term hopes on the PYY nasal spray.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%>Until then, <b>hoodia</b> gordonii seems to be your best appetite suppressant (and, in fact, it may turn out to be the best choice even after these other <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/drugs.html'>drugs</a> are released).
Finally, I'd like to add that if you're not engaging in regular physical exercise, there's no way you'll lose weight, no matter what supplement you're taking. So don't turn to <b>hoodia</b>, PYY nasal spray or any other diet pills and expect to drop the pounds without getting into a regular exercise routine. Take responsibility for your actions, and don't make the mistake of thinking that you'll lose weight without physical exercise.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/020167.html' target='_blank'>Hoodia update: Counterfeit rate reaches 80 percent, but genuine <b>hoodia</b> is still available</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_020167.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/020167.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/Shutter/Herbs/HerbCapsulesBottle.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>As I reported earlier in my own experiments with genuine <b>hoodia</b>, it did take the edge off the hunger, even though it wasn't a magic pill that just turned off hunger like a light switch. It could be quite valuable as part of an ongoing weight loss effort that includes high-density nutrition, avoidance of high-glycemic <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/foods.html'>foods</a> and a regular physical exercise program.
In fact, I think genuine <b>hoodia</b> gordonii could be more effective than prescription drugs for helping <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/people.html'>people</a> lose weight.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/002713.html' target='_blank'>Hoodia gordonii is no miracle weight loss pill, health investigation reveals</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_002713.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/002713.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/hoodia1.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>First, there's the problem that there's only one decent <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/Study.html'>study</a> on <b>hoodia</b>, and it was conducted on a small number of people, all of whom were obese. Even if the <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/results.html'>results</a> of that study hold out for larger numbers of obese people, it doesn't mean it will necessarily help people lose that last ten pounds of <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/Body.html'>body</a> fat. As you approach a greater level of fitness, your body chemistry adapts, and going from 20% body fat to 15% is nowhere near as easy as going from, say, 30% to 25%.
Clearly, the science is sparse on <b>hoodia</b> so far.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/005112.html' target='_blank'>Trim Spa weight loss supplement is formulated with effective ingredients</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_005112.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/005112.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/TrimSpa.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>We've talked about <b>hoodia</b> in some other articles; in fact, I've authored an eight-part feature investigation into <b>hoodia</b>, where I looked at how this <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/plant.html'>plant</a> works to suppress appetite, where it comes from, who's marketing it and where you can find it from trusted sources (because a lot of the <b>hoodia</b> out there on the market is counterfeit). Through the interviews I conducted, I happen to know that the <b>hoodia</b> gordonii in the Trim Spa formula is in fact, genuine. This is the real stuff.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://astore.amazon.com/wsdm-20/detail/1933754044/104-6745254-8710355' target='_blank'>The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie</a></h1>Craig Pepin-Donat<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/The_Big_Fat_Health_and_Fitness_Lie.html'>See book keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://astore.amazon.com/wsdm-20/detail/1933754044/104-6745254-8710355' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q17qXUpJL._SL210_.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 height=105 width=81 align=left></a>One of the most popular ingredients to hit the supplement scene is the appetite suppressant <b>hoodia</b> gordonii, a cactus found in the Kalahari Desert. The story the manufacturers are pitching is that <b>hoodia</b> is eaten by African Bushmen to control their hunger as they travel through the desert. Now this is the stuff of sales and marketing legend. Surely, if it comes from a far-off, mysterious land and works for the Bushmen, it will work in our toxic, overstuffed society. Some manufacturers even suggest that the nonexistent rate of obesity in indigenous populations is a result of <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/eating.html'>eating</a> <b>hoodia</b>.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006016.html' target='_blank'>Consumer Alert: <b>hoodia</b> Gordonii weight loss pills scam exposed by independent investigation</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_006016.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006016.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/products/purehoodia.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>Think again:
Pure <b>hoodia</b>, Inc. is registered as a Nevada corporation, formed by Budget Corporate Renewals, Inc., with officers as follows: President: Darrell M. Carriger. Secretary: Darrell M. Carriger. Treasurer: Darrell M. Carriger.
Hoodonii is sold by a company called Globebix, which is registered as a Nevada corporation, formed by Budget Corporate Renewals, Inc., with officers as follows: President: Darrell M. Carriger. Secretary: Darrell M. Carriger. Treasurer: Darrell M. Carriger.
SlimTron is sold by a company called Lugan Technologies, Inc.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%>The TLC (chromatographic) test reveals no chemical constituents resembling <b>hoodia</b> gordonii. (Click image to see full-size.)
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This test reveals the chromatographic profile of the sample substance. In layman's terms, each chemical in a sample resonates with certain frequencies of electromagnetic energy. As this <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/energy.html'>energy</a> is directed towards the sample in a progression algorithm that sweeps from short wavelengths to longer wavelengths, chemicals in the sample will resonate, giving off peaks of energy that are detectable by the TLC sensors.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006430.html' target='_blank'>Hoodia gordonii helps for weight loss, but isn't a miracle solution</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_006430.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006430.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/people/activewomen/AWO_019R.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>Right now, <b>hoodia</b> gordonii is probably the best thing going.
There's also the upcoming Acomplia prescription drug, but I'm highly skeptical of the safety of this particular drug. Unlike the PYY nasal spray which is a natural hormone, this Acomplia <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/drug.html'>drug</a> is not natural at all. It's not even available yet (still in testing) and yet people are asking for it by name at weight loss centers all over the country. Some people believe this Acomplia drug will also help them stop smoking.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/002709.html' target='_blank'>Independent investigation reveals trusted sources for buying <b>hoodia</b> gordonii pills for weight loss</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_002709.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/002709.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/hoodia2.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>In the next part of this investigative series on <b>hoodia</b> gordonii, we'll take a closer look at the clinical evidence supporting <b>hoodia</b> as a natural weight loss supplement.
Continue with part six.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006016.html' target='_blank'>Consumer Alert: <b>hoodia</b> Gordonii weight loss pills scam exposed by independent investigation</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_006016.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006016.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/products/purehoodia.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>We spent well over $1,200 on lab tests, equipment and <b>hoodia</b> samples. We also spent countless hours conducting this investigation, interviewing various people, writing this report, and so on. Yet we have not been compensated in any way. No person or company has paid us to create this report. We receive no financial benefit whatsoever from the sale of any products mentioned here.
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You may freely reprint this report, along with the images and documents, as long as full credit and a link is given to http://www.Newstarget.com.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006430.html' target='_blank'>Hoodia gordonii helps for weight loss, but isn't a miracle solution</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_006430.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006430.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/people/activewomen/AWO_019R.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>So don't turn to <b>hoodia</b>, PYY nasal spray or any other diet pills and expect to drop the pounds without getting into a regular exercise routine. Take responsibility for your actions, and don't make the mistake of thinking that you'll lose weight without physical exercise. That's simply not possible. At best, these supplements or drugs are tools that can aid you in weight loss and help amplify your results or ease the effort required to get those results. But they won't do the work for you.</td></tr><tr><td width=99%><hr size=1><h1><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006016.html' target='_blank'>Consumer Alert: <b>hoodia</b> Gordonii weight loss pills scam exposed by independent investigation</a></h1>Mike Adams, the Health Ranger<br><i><a href='http://www.naturalnews.com/np/article_006016.html'>See article keywords and concepts</a></i></td></tr><tr><td width=99%><a href='http://www.NaturalNews.com/006016.html' target='_blank'><img src = 'http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/products/purehoodia.jpg' hspace=12 border=0 width=150 align=left></a>There certainly may be other companies who are also selling honest <b>hoodia</b> products. As of this writing, however, Truth Publishing has only been able to verify the three companies listed above. None of these companies pay to be listed here, nor has Truth Publishing received any funds whatsoever from these companies or the sale of their products. Our <a href = 'http://www.NaturalNews.com/NP/Research.html'>research</a> results are NOT for sale (unlike some other so-called ) | Please spread the word about this hoodia scam to prevent others from being scammed.
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See article keywords and concepts |  This company has completed a successful lab analysis certifying that their hoodia is genuine. The company offers a 3-bottle price of $39.95 per bottle (plus shipping) for 90 capsules, each containing 400mg. They also use vegetarian capsules, which are expensive to source, by the way. In all, this is a fairly high priced product, but then again, when you're selling real hoodia, the price has to be higher. With all the counterfeit products on the market out there, Hoodoba is one you can trust, and I've got the lab results to prove it. |
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See article keywords and concepts |  Google search box below to search for hoodia (which will bring up all the articles on hoodia).
Continue with part 2. | | Used by thousands of years as an appetite suppressant by the San tribe in South Africa, hoodia seems to turn off the human appetite. Your hunger drive just vanishes. You simply don't want to eat. And the pounds fall off without even trying.
The magic bullet has arrived, it seems, and everybody who has heard about hoodia suddenly wants some. Yet there are hucksters and con artists at work. Some are selling worthless products. Others are exaggerating or mislabeling their ingredients. It's a dangerous market and, of course, entirely unregulated. |
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See article keywords and concepts |  When you eat hoodia, the saying goes, your hunger will simply be gone -- gone -- for around six hours. During those six hours, you won't crave anything. You really won't want to eat at all. The food still smells good, as usual, and they taste the same if you eat them, but you don't want to eat them! At least that's what the hoodia advocates claim will happen.
To understand how all this works, you have to understand what "hunger" really is in the first place. Hunger is just an illusion. |
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See article keywords and concepts |  Google search box below to search for hoodia (which will bring up all the articles on hoodia available so far).
Continue with part four. |
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