How does it work? There is a part of your brain, the hypothalamus, in which there are nerve cells that sense glucose sugar. When you eat, blood sugar goes up because of the food, these cells start firing and tell your brain your stomach is full. Hoodia contains a molecule that is about 10,000 times as active as glucose. It goes to the hypothalamus and actually makes those nerve cells fire as if you were full. You have not eaten. Nor do you want to. What do the patches contain? Hoodia Gordonii: Extract 20:1 10 mg Citrus Aurantium: Extract 12:1 0.75 mg (Standardised to contain 90% Synephrine) Paullinia Cupana: Extract 4:1 24 mg (Standardised to contain 22% Caffeine) How do I use them? Place one patch each day to a dry, clean, hairless area of your skin (to avoid possible irritation, put the patch on a different area of skin every day). After 24 hours, remove the previous days patch and replace with a new patch in a slightly different position to allow the skin to breathe. Is it safe? Hoodia Patches are CE marked to show it meets all relevant European Union Directives. It is also manufactured in accordance with the USAs FDA GMP guidelines. Hoodia Patches are totally natural. It is not a medicine, but a carefully formulated natural application. Anyone in good health can use Hoodia Patches. Pregnant women, people suffering from diabetes, hypoglycemia, serious heart or thyroid problems or allergy to glucose should not use this product, without authorisation and/or supervision of their doctor. You are advised to see your doctor before beginning any weight-loss programme. Use of this product is intended for persons over the age of 18 years only. Please read the usage directions carefully before commencing the course. In the unlikely event of any side effects or adhesive allergies are experienced please cease using and seek medical advice. Are patches better than pills? We believe they are. The skin is the bodys largest organ. Digesting pills can take hours to reach your system and can lose strength during this time. Ingredients administered through the skin are absorbed through the body immediately and evenly. Patches are easy and safe to use, the dosage is consistent and you only have to put one on a day and you are done. Patches are safer than pills and can simply be removed as and when. Pills need a capsule to contain the active ingredients and you do not always know what the capsule is made from, this is particularly relevant to vegetarians as capsules are often made of animal products. Consult your doctor prior to starting any weight loss programme. Do not us if pregnant, lactating, sensitive to iodine, have high blood pressure, diabetes or heart diseases. In a unlikely event that you experience any side effects or adhesive allergies, stop use immediately. Not recommended for children under the age of 12. This product is not meant to treat, cure or diagnose any disease or illness. Anything else? Try and drink plenty of water when using the patches as it seems to help give better results.