The overwhelming popularity of Hoodia Gordonii in the weight loss industry has caused a lot of con artists to spring up. This shouldn't be a surprise. Anytime a product receives the attention that Hoodia has garnered, the scams are soon to follow. The sad part is the reputation of the real product becomes tarnished, because people who use the knock-offs are not going to see the results. I have used the real Hoodia and I can say that it does work. It has lived up to the billing 100%.

I want to give everyone a few guidelines that can make choosing your Hoodia Gordonii easier. I do not endorse any particular product because there are several manufacturers around the world who are producing the real thing. If you know the right questions to ask you will easily identify the scams. A company named Phytopharm in Britain is the original manufacturer of Hoodia as a commercial weight loss product. They have a contract with South African entities for the rights to the Hoodia Gordonii products. This does not mean that Phytopharm does not sell the pure Hoodia Gordonii powder to other companies, it would only make sense to supply a few others in the industry. So that is your first question. Where does the Hoodia Gordonii originate, virtually all pure Hoodia originates from Phytopharm.

If the Hoodia comes from anywhere except South Africa, it does not work. Well atleast nothing has been found outside South Africa that works. Only the heart of the plant has any value. If the maker has used the whole plant, you are not getting pure product. Manufacturer's who are reputable also will offer evidence of third party testing.

Your first choice would be to purchase from Phytopharm. They sell Hoodia Gordonii products under several different trade names. You will usually be able to find the manufacturer name Phytopharm somewhere on their many websites. I have not found Phytopharm products locally. Apparently the do the bulk of their business online with various websites. With this knowledge you should be able to find the real Hoodia Gordonii product. Believe me it may take a little effort but, the results will be worth it.