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That hoodia is very difficult to grow? It requires 4-5 years to mature in temperatures the are ranging 122F.
 
 
About C.I.T.E.S. Certificates PDF Print E-mail
The South African government has strictly regulated the exportation of hoodia to the rest of the world. A CITES certificate is required to legally export hoodia from South Africa . CITES is an international agreement between countries. Its mission is to protect and regulate international trade of wild animals and plants. Hoodia is one of those plants protected by CITES.

Beware of Fake Hoodia Gordonii:
Hoodia Gordonii is currently the most publicized and talked about natural weight loss product in America . It has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, ABC, NBC Today, BBC, CNN, in Oprah's "O" Magazine and in other print media. Due to positive reviews with media surrounding hoodia, the product is in high demand. The fact that there is a very limited quantity of real hoodia available from South Africa, the opportunity for counterfeit hoodia products has emerged.