There are no known side effects from taking genuine hoodia gordonii. Hopefully, careful testing and research will show that there really aren’t any side effects, especially after long term use. The San people were not known to take hoodia on a regular basis, only when on long trips in the desert. Since we wish to use hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant, we will probably take hoodia gordonii frequently and on a long term basis. Therefore, there will probably be concerns that may not be experienced by the San people.

In the meantime, the products currently sold as hoodia gordonii contain many other ingredients, some of which are known to cause side effects such as diarrhea, lethargy, nausea, heart palpitations, nervousness, dry mouth, dizziness, and more. If you are experiencing any side effects, please discontinue taking the product and consult your physician as soon as possible.