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Hoodia Xtreme™ |
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Review
Summary |
There has been a surge of interest and speculation about the benefits of the Hoodia cacti, native to the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. There are about 20 species in this family but the Gordonii is the one that contains a natural appetite suppressant. It thrives in extremely high temperatures, and takes years to mature. Hoodia Gordonii is very rare and is
protected by national conservation laws in South Africa and Namibia. For this reason, genuine Hoodia Gordonii is expensive. The price point on any weight loss supplement advertising it contains Hoodia should be on the high end if it contains unadulterated Hoodia Godonii.
Hoodia Xtreme™ is a 100% natural, hypoallergenic, caffeine free and ephedra free weight loss supplement (not a 20:1 extract). Nature’s Wish® advertises their Hoodia is harvested by growers in Western Cape, South Africa where a limited number of farmers have been granted a special permit to grow it by the government for resale to the consumer market.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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Niacin, Chromium, Hoodia Gordonii, Chocamine™, Green Tea Extract, Theobromine
Niacin is also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3. When taken in large doses, blocks the breakdown of fats in adipose tissue, thus altering blood lipid levels. Niacin is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia (raised or abnormal lipids in the blood).
Chromium is an important mineral that helps regulate blood sugar levels. It is unknown whether Chromium actually generates weight loss.
Hoodia Gordonii is known to curb the appetite and suppress hunger. Historically, the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert used the hoodia plant to ward off hunger and thirst while on long expeditions. It is claimed that the molecule P-57 found in the plant sends a message to the brain signaling that the body is fed and comfortable, even when it has not been. Hoodia has no known side-effects.
Chocamine™ is a proprietary, patent pending cocoa extract that has the taste, smell and proven health benefits of chocolate without the sugar, fat and dairy of chocolate candy. Chocamine™ is the only chocolate supplement that normalizes appetite and cravings while also promoting sustained energy.
Green tea leaf extract is bioflavonoid and antioxidant rich. It is believed to be effective in fighting free radicals in the body. The Chinese have used green tea as medicine to treat headaches, body aches, and poor digestion. Caffeine has been known to cause negative side-effects which include nausea, insomnia, nervousness, elevated heart rate and increased blood pressure.
Theobromine is found in tea, cocoa, and chocolate and acts as a central nervous system stimulant, being used in the treatment of headaches, as a diuretic, and as a myocardial stimulant in coronary heart disease.
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| Cost |
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$39.95/ 60 capsules
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| Website In Focus |
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Nature’s Wish® is the distributor of Hoodia Xtreme™, however the product may be ordered through most of the typical internet supplement warehouses. Absent from all the information researched for this review was a certificate of authentication, a satisfaction guarantee, and any cited scientific studies to support the product’s claims.
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| Positives |
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Scientific studies have shown positive appetite suppressant benefits in pure Hoodia Gordonii
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| Negatives |
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This product’s advertising is not accompanied by any mention of an authentication from a verifiable Independent Lab Report which is imperative to its credibility. They do post other certificates that may or may not be used to validate authenticity.
No satisfaction guarantee.
Contains caffeine
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| Final Thoughts |
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When purchasing an appetite suppressant one should keep in mind that Hoodia Gordonii can stand on its own as a supplement without any added ingredients. It should also be a more expensive supplement due to the protected status the Hoodia Gordonii plant has from the South African government. Authentic formulations of Hoodia Gordonii can be a helpful tool in weight loss, but only a tool. No product on the market today can accomplish permanent weight loss without the determination of the individual to change their lifestyle through healthy eating, hydration, and moderate, consistent exercise.
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