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You have most likely heard the buzz about "Hoodia cactus plant extract". It has now been broadcasted by a number of major media outlets. For instance, the BBC, "The Today Show, CBS and many more have reported on this extraordinary plant extract.

Due to all the attention that the media has given it, Hoodia Gordonii products have quickly risen to be one of the most popular products in the diet supplement market today.

There are some things to keep in mind before choosing a Hoodia product. There are various types of Hoodia plants, but only Hoodia Gordonii has the astounding 'appetite suppressing' quality.

The effects of Hoodia have been known for centuries by the'Sans Bushmen', a primitive tribe. A study of the native plants that this tribe consumes was conducted by the C.S.I.R. (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) during the mid-1990's.

The study's ultimate goal was to find which foods the Bushmen were eating were not poisonous. Hoodia Gordonii was found to be non-toxic, as well as being helpful for appetite suppression in laboratory animals.

The ingredient responsible for appetite suppression was isolated and dubbed 'P57' or the 'Hoodia cactus extract'. The C.S.I.R. then sold the rights of 'P57' to Phytopharm, a British pharmaceutical company.

So, if they sold the rights of 'P57' to 'Phytopharm', how can there be so many Hoodia products on the market? Basically, this is due to the patent laws. The fact is that only 'Phytopharm' can extract the active molecule called 'P57' from Hoodia Gordonii and use it in their product line. However the whole natural plant, the Hoodia Gordonii plant, cannot be patented. This results in other companies producing supplements made from Hoodia Gordonii and selling them legally.

Anyone who is thinking of giving Hoodia a try should be sure that any product they purchase contains genuine South African Hoodia Gordonii.

About the Author

Author Philip McDonald explores the hoodia plant. Find more of his articles on weight loss tips online.

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