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Allison Jacobs asked:
Yes, it’s true that the majority of the hoodia diet pills sold today are fake, but that’s not what this article is about. Consumers have always had to be careful about buying hoodia supplements to avoid being scammed, but now there may be another issue they need to think about – the potency of the supplements they’re buying.
Up until recently, supplements that contained authentic hoodia gordonii contained the wild grown variety. Today, however, most authentic hoodia supplements contain cultivated hoodia gordonii. The obvious question is what’s the difference between the two? They’re the same exact plant but one grows in the wild and the other one is commercially farmed like any other crop. The biggest difference between the two, however, may be the potency.
According to one of the largest raw hoodia importers in the world, wild grown hoodia has higher levels of the active ingredient, P57, the ingredient responsible for hoodia’s appetite suppressant benefits. The reason wild hoodia supposedly has more P57 is because it has been left to grow longer than cultivated hoodia. The hoodia gordonii plant must be left to grow for at least 5-6 years before it reaches maximum potency. The wild grown hoodia that has been used the past few years in supplements was at least five years old before it was harvested.
The cultivated hoodia that is now predominantly used in supplements is being harvested too soon, according to this hoodia importer. They claim it is being harvested after only two or three years – about three years before it reaches maximum potency. What you get in the end is a supplement that isn’t as effective as it should be.
Not all agree with this assessment, however. There are other hoodia insiders that claim the wild hoodia gordonii stock hasn’t been exhausted. Yet, other insiders I’ve spoken to say wild hoodia is indeed completely gone right now and the only hoodia available is the cultivated variety. Furthermore, these same insiders claim that the cultivated hoodia is equally as potent as wild hoodia gordonii so consumers don’t need to worry.
Who do you believe? Unfortunately, there isn’t standard testing done with hoodia diet pills to test for potency. There are tests that are done all the time by independent labs to determine if a given supplement contains authentic hoodia gordonii, but they don’t test the levels of P57. I doubt that such testing is even feasible. After all, how much would it cost to have every bottle tested for the specific levels of P57?
Regardless of who you believe in this debate there is one thing for certain – if the wild hoodia gordonii isn’t already depleted, it probably will be soon. If the majority of the supplements today don’t contain cultivated hoodia they probably will in the near future. That leads us back to the potency question. Are the hoodia supplements made today as effective as they used to be?
It appears we won’t have a conclusive answer anytime soon. I guess the only thing a consumer can do is monitor their own response to the hoodia diet pills they’re taking. If the pills don’t work as well as they used to at the same dosage, then more hoodia gordonii may need to be taken as today’s hoodia supplements may indeed be less potent than those in the past.
Tags: 6 Years, Active Ingredient, Hasn, Hoodia Diet Pills, Hoodia Gordonii Plant, Insiders, Maximum Potency, Pot, Stock, SupplementsYes, it’s true that the majority of the hoodia diet pills sold today are fake, but that’s not what this article is about. Consumers have always had to be careful about buying hoodia supplements to avoid being scammed, but now there may be another issue they need to think about – the potency of the supplements they’re buying.
Up until recently, supplements that contained authentic hoodia gordonii contained the wild grown variety. Today, however, most authentic hoodia supplements contain cultivated hoodia gordonii. The obvious question is what’s the difference between the two? They’re the same exact plant but one grows in the wild and the other one is commercially farmed like any other crop. The biggest difference between the two, however, may be the potency.
According to one of the largest raw hoodia importers in the world, wild grown hoodia has higher levels of the active ingredient, P57, the ingredient responsible for hoodia’s appetite suppressant benefits. The reason wild hoodia supposedly has more P57 is because it has been left to grow longer than cultivated hoodia. The hoodia gordonii plant must be left to grow for at least 5-6 years before it reaches maximum potency. The wild grown hoodia that has been used the past few years in supplements was at least five years old before it was harvested.
The cultivated hoodia that is now predominantly used in supplements is being harvested too soon, according to this hoodia importer. They claim it is being harvested after only two or three years – about three years before it reaches maximum potency. What you get in the end is a supplement that isn’t as effective as it should be.
Not all agree with this assessment, however. There are other hoodia insiders that claim the wild hoodia gordonii stock hasn’t been exhausted. Yet, other insiders I’ve spoken to say wild hoodia is indeed completely gone right now and the only hoodia available is the cultivated variety. Furthermore, these same insiders claim that the cultivated hoodia is equally as potent as wild hoodia gordonii so consumers don’t need to worry.
Who do you believe? Unfortunately, there isn’t standard testing done with hoodia diet pills to test for potency. There are tests that are done all the time by independent labs to determine if a given supplement contains authentic hoodia gordonii, but they don’t test the levels of P57. I doubt that such testing is even feasible. After all, how much would it cost to have every bottle tested for the specific levels of P57?
Regardless of who you believe in this debate there is one thing for certain – if the wild hoodia gordonii isn’t already depleted, it probably will be soon. If the majority of the supplements today don’t contain cultivated hoodia they probably will in the near future. That leads us back to the potency question. Are the hoodia supplements made today as effective as they used to be?
It appears we won’t have a conclusive answer anytime soon. I guess the only thing a consumer can do is monitor their own response to the hoodia diet pills they’re taking. If the pills don’t work as well as they used to at the same dosage, then more hoodia gordonii may need to be taken as today’s hoodia supplements may indeed be less potent than those in the past.
May
12
Acai Fruit Research You Should Not Miss – Two Acai Berry Facts You Must Know
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Tina Bardo asked:
In this article we are going to talk acai berry research. Why? Well, I’m going to be honest with you. There is simply so much hype, hysteria and “fake” facts out there about this amazonian super fruit that it’s often difficult to discern between what is real, and what is simply fake.
What does this do to the general state of acai berry knowledge and eduction? Very simple! It’s throws the whole thing into a pernicious pot of disarray, as people looking for authentic and genuine facts are unable to find them, and often give up…missing out on many of the amazing benefits this little fruit can provide.
Research Fact #1: Does Acai Berry Cure Cancer?
Absolutely NOT, and if anyone tells you it does you need to run the other way. Where did this fact get it’s foundation? The University of Florida has done some VERY encouraging research into the possibility of cancer killing agents in this fruit, and found, that in a test tube environment, cancer cells were in fact destroyed when subjected to compounds within the fruit. They were careful to admit however, that this was proof of NOTHING just yet, and while encouraging, much more study was necessary before arriving at any conclusions.
Research Fact #2: Does Acai Berry Reverse Aging?
This is a tricky one to answer! Why? Anti-aging is a very subjective thing….and often subject to how you FEEL, which often plays a significant role in how you look, act and appear younger ( or older) to others. Here is what we DO know! Acai Berry diets have been proven to give people more energy, to help them feel more youthful, vibrant and alive…and whether or not this is a “placebo” effect or not is truly not important in our view. Thousands of people have claimed to have their very best ages restored through an acai diet, and this is very encouraging (and exciting) research to say the least!
Bonus Tip: Beware of the Acai Berry Scams! Unfortunately, many of the acai berry products on the market are scams, being sold by unscrupulous companies with one hand in your pocket, rather than out to help you heal. My best advice? If you really want to experience the amazing benefits of the berry, make sure you ONLY buy
authentic acai berry juice or extract.
(This is the one that we use, and recommend to our family, friends and readers alike)
Good luck, and happy healing!
Free Acai Berry
Tags: Cancer Cells, Compounds, Conclusions, Disarray, Exciting Research, Hype, Hysteria, Pot, Scams, Test TubeIn this article we are going to talk acai berry research. Why? Well, I’m going to be honest with you. There is simply so much hype, hysteria and “fake” facts out there about this amazonian super fruit that it’s often difficult to discern between what is real, and what is simply fake.
What does this do to the general state of acai berry knowledge and eduction? Very simple! It’s throws the whole thing into a pernicious pot of disarray, as people looking for authentic and genuine facts are unable to find them, and often give up…missing out on many of the amazing benefits this little fruit can provide.
Research Fact #1: Does Acai Berry Cure Cancer?
Absolutely NOT, and if anyone tells you it does you need to run the other way. Where did this fact get it’s foundation? The University of Florida has done some VERY encouraging research into the possibility of cancer killing agents in this fruit, and found, that in a test tube environment, cancer cells were in fact destroyed when subjected to compounds within the fruit. They were careful to admit however, that this was proof of NOTHING just yet, and while encouraging, much more study was necessary before arriving at any conclusions.
Research Fact #2: Does Acai Berry Reverse Aging?
This is a tricky one to answer! Why? Anti-aging is a very subjective thing….and often subject to how you FEEL, which often plays a significant role in how you look, act and appear younger ( or older) to others. Here is what we DO know! Acai Berry diets have been proven to give people more energy, to help them feel more youthful, vibrant and alive…and whether or not this is a “placebo” effect or not is truly not important in our view. Thousands of people have claimed to have their very best ages restored through an acai diet, and this is very encouraging (and exciting) research to say the least!
Bonus Tip: Beware of the Acai Berry Scams! Unfortunately, many of the acai berry products on the market are scams, being sold by unscrupulous companies with one hand in your pocket, rather than out to help you heal. My best advice? If you really want to experience the amazing benefits of the berry, make sure you ONLY buy
authentic acai berry juice or extract.
(This is the one that we use, and recommend to our family, friends and readers alike)
Good luck, and happy healing!
Free Acai Berry
