HOODIA GORDONII FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is in Wondrous Herbs Hoodia Gordonii?

100% organic dried Hoodia Gordonii - 400mg no additives or preservatives.

How soon can I expect to see results?
Some people notice their appetite reduce in as little as a few days while more people report it takes around a week to 14 days for the full effect of Hoodia to be felt.  Naturally the amount you eat has a direct effect on your weight.  The amazing thing about Hoodia is you won’t want to eat like you used to.  Food ceases to have power over you!  Hoodia is not a fad or crash diet system; weight loss is healthy and gradual, as it should be — between 1 to 3 pounds per week. However, some people report a loss in excess of 5lb per week over a 3 month period.

How much Hoodia Gordonii should I take ?
This depends on your size, weight and metabolism but typically people start taking four to six capsules per day and then reduce the daily intake to one or two capsules per day when they’ve reached their weight loss goal.  This would be as a maintenance dosage, depending on diet regime and lifestyle.  It is suggested you take 1-2 a minimum of 30-60 minutes before eating. 

Why have I not heard of this herb before ?
The SAN tribes people of the Kalahari Desert have been eating the Hoodia Gordoni herb for centuries to reduce their appetite on long hunting trips of several days duration. Commercial cultivation of the herb started only a few years ago prompted by the media attention surrounding the sale of the license of the patented molecule P57 to Phytopharm.

What is P57?
The South African Scientific and Industrial Research Council (CSIR) identified the appetite-suppressing ingredient in Hodia during research into indigenous plants in 1996 and named it P57.

What are the side effects ?
There are no known negative side effects. Some people have reported an elevation in mood when they are taking Hoodia Gordoni. It will not make your heart race. It will not make you drowsy. It will not keep you awake at night.

What is a Vegecap ?
Our Hoodia Gordoni is packed into a non-gelatine Vegecap, the capsule is made from plant cellulose, making it suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

What time of the day should I take Hoodia?
There is no right or wrong time to take Hodia Gordonii. It does not make you drowsy or keep you awake.

What happens when I stop taking Hoodia?
What happens after you have lost weight with the Hoodia and stop taking it depends entirely on the lifestyle and diet you choose.  In short, lack of Hoodia will not cause you to gain weight after you stop using it.

What if I am taking other medication?
We have never had any conflicts with other prescription medication, however, your health is of the utmost importance and we recommend that you consult your health care provider if you have any concerns about taking Hodia with other medication..