Product Description

Previously unknown to the Western world, African tribesmen have eaten Hoodia gordonii for hundreds of years to silence their hunger during times of famine.* Recently, the worldwide scientific community has discovered Hoodia gordonii. Studies are being conducted to understand how this traditional appetite suppressant might help people who are trying to lose weight.* This powerful formula contains Hoodia gordonii extract that is supercharged with Green Tea extract. It also contains a precise blend of five other potent botanicals and nutrients to further help you achieve your goals.*

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30779 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: Applied Nutrition
• Released on: 2006-05-02
• Number of items: 3

Features

• Hoodia gordonii- An African plant that has been used traditionally by the San Bushmen to counter hunger and thirst during their hunting expeditions.*
• Garcinia cambogia- Contains a compound discovered in the 1960s that has the potential of inhibiting a key step in fat synthesis.  Studies are ongoing to determine the potential weight loss benefits of this ingredient.*
• Green Tea Extract- Enhances the immune system with super antioxidant support.*
• Choline, Inositol and L-Methionine- These ingredients are necessary co-factors in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.*
• Liquid soft-gels

Customer Reviews

Pretty Good
I have been taking this for a little under a week. I have noticed that my clothes are starting to fit more loosely. I have dropped about 5 pounds. No noticable side effects like some other products I have tried in the past. I am not jittery or my heart racing. Over all seems to be a good product.

Good Stuff
Works great for me! I don't feel sick when I take these like I have with other diet pills. They make me feel energized but not too wired or jittery and also suppress my appetite great. I've lost 5 pounds in the first week and it's not too expensive so if you personally aren't happy with it you havent thrown away too much money. I suggest buying one box at the drug store (10 bucks) first before ordering a three pack, everyone's body is different.

Somewhat dubious product
I never really write reviews, but after using this product I felt a strong need to do so. I had been researching hoodia for a little while, and decided that I would try this product since it was inexpensive and had free shipping. I have lost weight using this, combined with exercise and a large cutback in caloric intake, but have some issues with this product. Since I have researched more, I have found that hoodia is very expensive, so it seems unlikely that this company would strengthen the concentration of hoodia 20:1 and sell it for ten dollars a box. Most other reputable hoodia brands cost around $50 for a nondiluted 100% hoodia stock, so I have doubts about whether this product contains any hoodia at all. However, this does contain A LOT of caffeine. I typically only drink 1 cup of tea during the day, and found that taking these pills do make me jittery and keep me up at night. Even sleeping pills have not helped me to fall asleep. The box also suggests that if you would like to increase the amount of weight lost, you can take double the amount instructed. I have also tried this, and found that I act as though I am totally high. I am off the wall, feel disconnected, and cannot come down for many hours. This combination of single and double doses (I have stopped taking the double) have caused me to lose sleep almost the entire time that I have been taking it. The box instructs you not to take these pills in the evening if you cannot sleep after taking caffeine, but I can drink coffee right before bed and not have an issue. These pills are a different story. The lastest that I have been taking these pills is 1pm and still not been able to sleep at 10. I know that this is long, but I wanted other people who may be interested in trying this, to know about my experiences before they spend their money. Since ordering this pack of three, I have done a lot more investigating and have actually purchased a different brand of 100% south african hoodia that comes with all of the required paperwork for the legit pills. By the way, this product does not include the required c.i.t.e.s. and other documentation stating that it actually comes from south africa, or that it has been tested by an independent lab confirming its contents.

In conclusion, I have lost weight with this product, but I think that it may be due to the amount of stimulants, and not the hoodia that I don't believe is included.