One of the worst habits today that most dieters possess is the move to begin an exercise regime or diet supplements without first visiting a doctor for a checkup. Even when a supplement comes with a warning most just plunge in and begin taking it. A good idea when considering taking Hoodia and other supplements it to get a checkup first.

After your doctor has been able to assess your health condition and gives you the green light to try Hoodia, your next step will be to find Hoodia products that contain a certification label from CITES that shows it is legitimate Hoodia. Some products claiming to contain real Hoodia on the market have been reported as not containing such Hoodia.

That being said, there are many good products that have real Hoodia in them. Finding which one will be best for you will take some time, so that you will see which one works best for you. Each person is different and therefore their reactions to these supplements will be varied from person to person. While there is no set recommended dosage of Hoodia at this time, many find taking a Hoodia that contains higher amounts, such as 750 mg per capsule like that which is found in Hoodia XR. The Hoodia in this supplement is 100% genuine.

Some Hoodia supplements contain other ingredients besides Hoodia, such as natural appetite suppressants like caffeine and green tea. If you are sensitive to either, make sure you check the label of ingredients before taking the supplement. Another factor to consider is cost of the supplement.

Hoodia is in general an expensive ingredient to manufacture as well as being limited in availability, and so the cost is passed on to the customer. Hoodia is also carefully controlled by the South African governments so harvesting is done only where it is naturally available. This is due to the fact that as a protected species the exportation is carefully limited to those who have permits from the Government.