Hoodia

Hoodia cactus are native to the semi-deserts of South Africa. Of the 20 species in this cacti family, Hoodia gordonii is the variety of Hoodia that contains the appetite suppressant. As with our other select group of high quality nutraceutical ingredients, Hoodia is provided form a direct source with assured quality. Our representatives scout the globe to discover effective, unique ingredients, like Hoodia to ensure our customers of the quality products they need.

This Hoodia is then imported packaged and distributed by AHD International, as are our other ingredients. By shipping Hoodia from one of our 5 North American warehouses, delivery time is dramatically reduced. This reduced delivery time allows our customers to provide their customers with the highest quality Hoodia products in a more timely manner.

AHD International has years of experience in this process of locating the highest quality, new-to-market nutraceutical ingredients, like Hoodia, allowing you access too bulk quantities of the products your customers want now. Prior to your next investment in Hoodia, look into AHD.

Hoodia Clinical Studies

• Determination of the appetite suppressant P57 in Hoodia gordonii plant extracts and dietary supplements by liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC-MSD-TOF) and LC-UV methods.
• Increased ATP content/production in the hypothalamus may be a signal for energy-sensing of satiety: studies of the anorectic mechanism of a plant steroidal glycoside.

We are strictly a bulk supplier to manufacturers – we do not sell to re-sellers or individuals. Our minimum order size is approximately 25 kilos. We are one of only a few suppliers that carry $5 million product liability insurance for our customers. AHD International LLC is classified as a importer, exporter, manufacturer, distributor of nutritional ingredients depending on the ingredient specified. AHD has 5 warehouse locations across North America and sales agents in over 10 countries. We are the only ingredient company to be awarded the Dun and Bradstreet's fastest growing company in America twice in 1999 and 2002.

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*"These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."