Is Finding Inexpensive Hoodia Possible?

The average price of hoodia gordonii is $39.55 per ounce. At that rate, how is it possible to get a quality hoodia gordonii product at a decent price? One theory is that we're not being sold genuine hoodia gordonii. Another idea is that unscrupulous manufactures are mixing genuine hoodia gordonii with lesser quality, inexpensive fillers.

Ads for cheap hoodia are everywhere, even on eBay. But, even then, don't automatically rule out an eBay source for genuine hoodia. It's possible that someone who has purchased genuine hoodia gordonii in bulk amounts could have received a volume discount.

That said, even the hoodia you find on store shelves is expensive. Hoodia blended products like those commonly sold in large chain retailers like Wal-greens or CVS might cost less than products like Hoodia RX or Desert Burn, but they're not the same quality. Often, chain store hoodia products will be a blend of hoodia with green tea.

According to some sources, up to 75% of all hoodia being sold under the guise of “pure hoodia gordonii” in large chain stores today is not genuine. Independent company   hoodiagordonii.com   tests all kind of hoodia products sold in stores and rates them based on purity and quality. The company has gained such a reputation that now manufacturers seek them out to test and assure customers that their product is genuine.

But even with all the testing and verifications available to differentiate quality hoodia from a knock off, even fake hoodia can be expensive. Unscrupulous manufacturers have gauged what consumers are willing to pay for a product they believe will work. For hoodia gordonii shoppers, this means that they should not use price to judge the quality of the product in the bottle. 

In an effort to protect consumers from fraudulent claims, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigates companies accused of using deceptive practices to market and sell their products. People who feel that they've purchased a hoodia gordonii product that doesn't work can report the manufacturer to the FTC for investigation. That said, it's still a buyer beware world out there. As effective as hoodia gordonii can be, it will not melt pounds off your body all by itself. Hoodia products are meant to be incorporated into a larger healthy lifestyle plan. Any product that claims that the hoodia it uses can help you shed pounds without exercise or diet is misleading and should be avoided.