Ephedra Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Dangers Of Ephedra?
Side effects of ephedra include:
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Tremor
- Elevated blood pressure
- Accelerated heart rate (tachycardia)
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Chest pain
- Myocardial infarction
- Hepatitis
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Psychosis
- Death
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Which Products Contain Ephedra?
Metabolife 356® - Ephedra Supplier: Metabolife International
Ripped Fuel - Ephedra Supplier: TwinLab Laboratories
Extreme Ripped Force - Ephedra Supplier: American Bodybuilding
Diet Fuel - Ephedra Supplier: Twin Laboratories
GH Fuel - Ephedra Supplier: TwinLab Laboratories
Herba Fuel - Ephedra Supplier: TwinLab Laboratories
MetaboLift - Ephedra Supplier: TwinLab Labortories
ThermiCare® - Ephedra Supplier: Met-Rx USA
ETA Stack® - Ephedra Supplier: Nutra Sport
Xenadrine RFA-1® - Ephedra Supplier: Cytodyne Technologies
Ultimate Orange - Ephedra Supplier: Next Nutrition, Inc
UltraCuts - Ephedra Supplier: BioPlex
Vasopro - Ephedra Supplier: Mega Pro International
Adipokinex - Ephedra Supplier: Syntrax Innovations, Inc
ThermoPlex - Ephedra Supplier: Bioplex
Thermogenic Power - Ephedra Supplier: Nature's Herbs
Chinese Ephedra - Ephedra Supplier: Frontiers, Inc.
MetaCuts - Ephedra Supplier: Metaform
Chinese Ma Huang - Ephedra Supplier: Gaia Herbs, Inc
Lipokinetix - Ephedra Supplier: Syntrax Innovations, Inc
Clenbutrx - Ephedra Supplier: Vital Pharm, Inc
BetaLean HP - Ephedra Supplier: EAS
Diet Pep - Ephedra Supplier: Natural Balance, Inc
Diurlean - Ephedra Supplier: ISS Research
Dyma-Burn Xtreme - Ephedra Supplier: Dymatize Nutrition
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Are There Any Safer Alternatives To Ephedra?
For weight loss, most physicians recommend a comprehensive
approach including a healthy diet and good nutrition, regular
physical activity, and behavioral change, with an emphasis
on long-term weight management, rather than short-term extreme
weight reduction.
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What Could Have Been Done To Avoid The Current Situation?
The dangers of ephedra have been known for over a decade,
yet have been largely ignored by the supplement companies.
Warning labels and an honest presentation of the risks and
benefits of these products could have prevented injury and
death.
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What Is Ephedra And What Is It Used For?
Ephedra, also known as Ma-Huang, is the herbal form of ephedrine
and is a central nervous system stimulant that behaves in
the body much like an amphetamine. In other words, ephedra
is speed. This herbal supplement is used to help people lose
weight, boost their energy levels and improve athletic performance.
Ephedra is a natural herbal substance. It is also a very powerful
drug – so powerful that some companies market pills
containing ephedra as a "safe alternative to street drugs"
like ecstasy and amphetamines. Ephedra alkaloids pseudoephedrine,
norephedrine, and N-methylephedrine are used in Sudafed and
other over-the-counter medications.
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