answer:The only surefire permanent means of weight loss is through exercise and paying close attention to diet. You should know that dietary supplements like Hoodia are not FDA-regulated. It doesn’t sound like it even works. If that isn’t enough to deter you, consider this: Let’s assume (for the sake of argument only!) Hoodia is safe and effective. Do you intend to take these pills forever? If you stop taking them, you’re right back where you started. Just curbing your appetite doesn’t make you healthy. If you’re not eating a balanced diet, you may not be getting the nutrients you need to maintain an acceptable level of health. Attention to diet and regular exercise is a more sustainable solution. When you learn how to eat and exercise, you are learning how to keep the weight off permanently by yourself.