With so many Hoodia products on the market how did we pick the PowerSlim™ Hoodia?
With so much information and misinformation on Hoodia on the web, the question we always get is - "How can I be sure I am buying the real stuff?" This is an excellent question, and while every company will tell you they have the "best hoodia" we have decided to let the facts speak for themselves. On this page we will give the reasons why PowerSlim Hoodia is the highest quality Hoodia on the market..
Why buying PowerSlim Hoodia from
Hoodia-Advice.Org is a wise decision:
We have come up with a 10 point checklist we use to evaluate any Hoodia supplement that a company wants us to recommend. Here is how PowerSlim Hoodia scored on our 10 point test...
- Is the Hoodia purchased with a CITES permit from South Africa?
PowerSlim Hoodia has a CITES permit and only uses 100% Pure South African Hoodia Gordonii.
Authentic Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa sells for well over $300 a kilo. Hoodia from China and Mexico sell for about $30 a kilo. What is the difference? Hoodia Gordonii from South Africa suppresses appetite while Hoodia from other parts of the world do not! Test after test have backed this claim and the best evidence comes from Phytopharm. Phytopharm is the largest grower of Hoodia Gordonii in the world. Phytopharm owns the patent on P57 extraction. Phytopharm is in a marketing deal with Unilever (a multi Billion Dollar company) to make Hoodia products. So, the question is - where does Phytopharm grow all their Hoodia? In South Africa. Clearly, if Hoodia grown in another part of the world was a viable option, Phytopharm would be pursuing it.
- Is the Hoodia Independently Lab Tested?
PowerSlim Hoodia is Alkemist Tested and has passed all 3 Alkemists lab tests.
Alkemists Labs is an independent lab that tests over 700 botanicals. Testing on botanicals is a very tricky business and sometimes multiple tests are necessary to confirm identity of a plant and species. While this testing is very expensive, we feel it is a valuable tool in determining who is selling the best Hoodia on the market.
BONUS! Not only is the PowerSlim Hoodia tested by Alkemist, they have also signed up for the Alkemist Random testing program. In this program, Alkemist will randomly and unannounced buy a bottle of the PowerSlim Hoodia and test it and publish the results. The PowerSlim Hoodia passes these random Alkemist tests.
- Is the FINISHED product Alkemist Lab Tested?
Every BATCH of PowerSlim Hoodia is Alkemist Tested and has passed all 3 Alkemists lab tests.
We have noticed a disturbing trend in the industry and that is the practice of only testing raw Hoodia. What often happens is a company will buy 1,000 Kilos of Hoodia and then send 5 grams of that raw Hoodia out to be tested. If the RAW Hoodia passes the Alkemist tests, they put all over their website that THEIR SUPPLEMENT has been Alkemist tested. This is not an accurate statement since there are a number of steps necessary to go from raw material in huge tubs to a finished product in capsules. It is very possible that a problem could occur along the line and the FINISHED PRODUCT that you buy would NOT pass Alkemist testing.
In the end, the only way to know that the actual product you take is real Hoodia is to do the Alkemist Lab tests on the finished product. This is exactly what is done with the PowerSlim Hoodia. We send a finished bottle to Alkemist for testing - the test results you see on our site represent tests done on the FINISHED PRODUCT you are buying. Nothing is left up to chance, you are assured of getting real Hoodia.
- Does the Lot Number on the bottle match the Lot Number on Alkemist test?
Yes! The Lot Number of the PowerSlim Hoodia matches the Lot Number on the Alkemist test
By visiting our Hoodia Lab Tests page you will be able to trace your exact batch of PowerSlim Hoodia back to 3 passing Alkemist lab tests.
- Is the Alkemist test current (within past 12 months)?
Yes! The current batch of PowerSlim Hoodia was tested on 8/21/07.
We have noticed some reputable companies showing Alkemist lab tests that are 2 years old. With the popularity of Hoodia, it is hard to believe that a company does not turn over one batch of Hoodia within 2 years. In addition, Alkemist is constantly tweaking and perfecting their lab tests - so a test from one year ago may not be as accurate as the tests they perform today.
- Does the product pass all 3 Alkemist tests? Don't accept just 1 or 2 passing tests
Yes! PowerSlim Hoodia has passed all 3 Alkemist lab tests.
Hoodia Gordonii can be tricky to identify and requires multiple types of tests. Alkemist strongly urges that any company testing Hoodia have three tests done to identify Hoodia Gordonii in different ways. If a product passes all 3 tests you can be very confident you have real Hoodia Gordonii.
If you see a product that only shows one or two Alkemist test results, this is a red flag that there might be failing reports that they are not displaying.
- Is the bottle guaranteed to pass a random Alkemist test?
Yes! Any PowerSlim Hoodia you buy from Hoodia-Advice.Org is guaranteed to pass all 3 Alkemist lab tests. In fact, PowerSlim is currently randomly tested by Alkemist labs and has passed all random tests.
- Is there quality control in making the Hoodia product?
Yes. PowerSlim Hoodia is made in a USA facility that meets or exceeds GMPs and FDA guidelines.
PowerSlim Hoodia takes Quality Control (QC) very seriously. All raw material is inspected and tested and then QC procedures are implemented throughout the entire process of production. PowerSlim Hoodia is made in a state of the art facility in the USA and adheres to all good manufacturing procedures (GMPs) and FDA guidelines.
- Does the site show a physical address and phone number? Is the company respected and legitimate?
Sure - here is a link our full contact information
Okay, so this is not specific to the PowerSlim Hoodia - but more to do with us. We believe any legitimate company should provide full phone and mailing information.
Have you noticed that many companies selling Hoodia do not list a phone number or physical address? Why do they want to make it difficult for you to contact them? At Hoodia Advice we provide our full address and a toll free phone number (visit the Contact Us Page). We love talking about Hoodia - give us a call!
In terms of being respected, we are very proud of the fact that when Fox29 (the Philadelphia Fox News Network) did a story on Hoodia in 02/06 they put a link on their web site to Hoodia-Advice.Org. While we really don't like to toot our own horn, we are honored that a major news network would do a story on Hoodia and only give one link for more information - ours!
Click here to see Fox29 Screen Shot with Hoodia-Advice.Org Link
BONUS! The PowerSlim Hoodia was featured on CNN. Yes, PowerSlim was mentioned by name in the CNN piece - you can watch the video here
- Can you try a bottle and return it empty for a full refund?
Yes. If you are unhappy for any reason you can return 1 empty bottle and get your money back.
The folks at PowerSlim Hoodia really stand behind their product. Take 30 days to try one bottle of PowerSlim Hoodia - if you are not happy, return the empty bottle and get a full refund (only shipping is non-refundable).
Conclusions:
PowerSlim Hoodia scores a Perfect 10 out of 10 on our quality test! While there are cheaper Hoodia products on the market, nothing is stronger or purer than the PowerSlim Hoodia. We back this belief with our 100% Money Back Guarantee and welcome any questions or concerns you may have (click here for contact information).
Ordering Information:
What is in each bottle of PowerSlim Hoodia:
- 60 vegetable capsules per bottles - 400 mg of Pure Hoodia Gordonii per capsule
- All natural
- Contains NO animal products, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, milk, salt, sugar, starch, artificial colors or flavors
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Servings Per Container: 30
Serving Size: 2 Capsules contain:
100% Pure South African Hoodia GordoniiAmount
800 mgRDI
*No RDI has been established 
Suggested Usage:
Take 1 - 2 capsules daily with water. Take 1 in the morning and 1 an hour before dinner. In some cases you may need to double the dosage and take 2-4 capsules a day.
While some clients notice appetite suppressant within the first few days of usage, please allow up to 14 days to see the full appetite suppressant effect of hoodia.Ordering Information:
Due to the volume we are buying in, we are able to offer some great prices on this product...
Retail Price: $59.95 for one 60 capsule bottle of PowerSlim Hoodia
Sale Price: $39.95 for one 60 capsule bottle (1 Month Supply) of PowerSlim Hoodia
Great Deal! Order 2 Bottles and the price drops to just $33.95 a bottle! Save $12
Fantastic Deal! Order 4 Bottles and the price drops to just $29.96 a bottle! This is like buying 3 bottles and getting 1 free! Save $39.95
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